Award

Thorlux Gateway upgrade - D1

MET OFFICE

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Award

01 May 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Thorlux Gateway upgrade - D1" has been completed, with the Met Office, located in Exeter, as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of lighting systems, specifically using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract period starting on 13 March 2025 and concluding on 31 December 2025. The procurement process was geographically focused in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value was £11,395.48 GBP. The relevant tendering period had closed on 27 February 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting systems to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolios. Given the completion of this tender, other small and medium enterprises in this sector may benefit from establishing similar contracts with organisations like the Met Office. With THORLUX LIGHTING, a large-scale company, having been awarded the contract, this situation highlights potential prospects for competitive businesses within the lighting solutions industry to engage with significant public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Thorlux Gateway upgrade - D1

Notice Description

Thorlux Gateway upgrade - D1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fa932e6-c829-4294-89cc-402fc725ae1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5374b658-4fd1-4c94-ac80-abe003c3ca7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THORLUX LIGHTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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