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Kitchen Equipment

MET OFFICE

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06 Feb 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England, pertains to a contract titled "Kitchen Equipment", focusing on appliances for commercial kitchens. This process is categorised under the industry for freezers, along with related categories like refrigerators and electric ovens. The procurement was executed through a limited method involving competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender, having been completed, saw its award phase published on 6th February 2026, with the initial contract starting from 7th January 2026 and ending on 31st March 2026. The delivery location is specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the overall contract valued at £107,000.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in kitchen appliances, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality freezers and related equipment. The contract was awarded to Compass Services UK Ltd, indicating that businesses of a similar scale and capability could stand good chances in future, similar competitive tenders. The Met Office's preference for a competitive quotation approach suggests potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to successfully bid in future opportunities, given the structured yet accessible procurement route. Engaging with such tenders can promote business growth by securing valuable contracts with well-established public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Kitchen Equipment

Notice Description

Appliances for commercial kitchen

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc11c591-26d2-4356-ac07-fce2def4ce72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc45d2f-d65d-4fae-a441-9271e5393127
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

39711120 - Freezers

39711130 - Refrigerators

39711340 - Plate warmers

39711361 - Electric ovens

39711400 - Roasters, hobs, hotplates and boiling rings

42214110 - Grills

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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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

COMPASS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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