Award

IDL renewal 2025-28

MET OFFICE

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Award

01 May 2025 at 14:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England, concluded with the award for the "IDL renewal 2025-28" contract in the software and information systems industry category. This award, related to the South West region of the United Kingdom, was conducted using a limited procurement method known as a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender process reached the completion stage by the closing date of 17 February 2025, with a contract value of £152,118. The contract period spans from 3 March 2025 to 1 April 2028, and it is specially suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in software package and information systems. Companies in this field looking to expand their portfolio with long-term government contracts would have been well-suited to compete, especially those experienced in working within the constraints of limited procurement processes. The awarded contract to NV5 Geospatial Solutions UK Ltd indicates that businesses with the capacity to support extended service periods will find similar opportunities aligning well with their expertise and business goals, ultimately aiding in sustainable growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IDL renewal 2025-28

Notice Description

IDL renewal 2025-28

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75c7073d-1a5f-4444-b630-9bc8ac591e36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f600380a-8e4a-41fa-9543-2e4ff67137a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,118 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,118 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 3-4 years
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

NV5 GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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