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Engineering services HQ LV project 2026

MET OFFICE

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22 Apr 2026 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Engineering services HQ LV project 2026 has been completed by the Met Office, a renowned organisation located in Exeter, England. This tender, categorised under engineering services, was conducted using a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £43,500, was awarded to ARUP on 22nd April 2026, with the contract period starting the same day and concluding on 31st July 2026. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design services, particularly those catering to large-scale projects. As the Met Office proceeded with a selective process, businesses currently part of relevant framework agreements would have been well-placed to compete. The nature of this project favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing them an excellent growth opportunity by engaging in public procurement processes with a prestigious organisation. Consequently, businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public-sector engineering services could benefit significantly from such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engineering services HQ LV project 2026

Notice Description

HQ LV project A/B - Engineering design services 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a081ba5-6400-4f83-8ead-dfb6935dfbe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac4a9d91-65a0-4f58-a2e3-a46cb4e8992b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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