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Meraki and wi-fi licence renewal (2026-29)

MET OFFICE

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08 May 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Met Office, focused on the renewal of Meraki and wi-fi licences for a three-year period from 2026 to 2029. This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems, aligning with the classification CPV code 48000000. Located in the South West of the United Kingdom, the procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process, now at the award stage, was completed with the award status confirmed on 30th April 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 13th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large businesses involved in the supply of software package and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive and scalable solutions for licence management. Given the Met Office's requirements and the procurement method employed, organisations familiar with framework agreements and capable of executing large-scale software operations are well-suited for such contracts. The awarded supplier, Wavenet, exemplifies the type of company that can benefit from such opportunities, highlighting the potential for further business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Meraki and wi-fi licence renewal (2026-29)

Notice Description

Renewal of Meraki and wi-fi licences for a period of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3ad66b-893e-4176-a44d-8b44dcd0930d
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
Not specified
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
£63,119 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,119 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
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
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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

WAVENET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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