Award

Network Data Cabling Services

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

05 Aug 2025 at 09:14

Award

15 May 2025 at 10:28

TenderUpdate

12 Mar 2025 at 10:15

Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a prominent public authority under the central government in the United Kingdom, initiated a tender for "Network Data Cabling Services" in the industry category of electrical installation and maintenance. This procurement process, which started around March 2025 with a tender closing date on 22 April 2025, aimed to engage services for a three-year term. The services were to include the design, installation, and commissioning of cabling infrastructure, primarily located in Exeter, UK, with services extending to other UK regions. The procurement method was an open procedure, and although the contract was initially awarded to ENERVEO LIMITED, it was subsequently cancelled when the selected supplier withdrew from the process by July 2025.

This tender presented substantial opportunities for companies specializing in network cabling services and related technical fields. Businesses with experience in designing, installing, and maintaining cabling infrastructure could have strengthened their market presence through this project. The contract, initially valued at £570,000, reflected a significant financial opportunity. Companies that are agile in resource allocation and can demonstrate robust technical qualifications and safety standards would have been well-suited to compete effectively in such tenders. Additionally, businesses focusing on sustainable practices and social responsibilities could align themselves with the Met Office’s commitment to environmental benefits and economic equality through employment and training opportunities, opening avenues for growth and engagement in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Network Data Cabling Services

Notice Description

Provision of network data cabling services for a period of three years. Services shall include the design, installation and commissioning of Met Office cabling infrastructure as part of any incident, change or problem process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045984-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENERVEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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