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SSL Digital Certificates Renewal

MET OFFICE

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24 Apr 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Met Office, a central government public authority, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, for the "SSL Digital Certificates Renewal" contract. The tender pertains to the renewal of SSL digital certificates for a 12-month period and falls under the "goods" category. Conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, it is classified below the threshold. The process has reached the award stage, with Sectigo Limited, based in Bradford, awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £10,605 net (or £12,726 gross), commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. It is related to the software package and information systems industry under the CPV code 48000000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in cybersecurity, specifically in the domain of SSL digital certificates. Companies with expertise in software and information systems could find growth potential through such public authority contracts. Although this particular procurement was awarded to a large supplier without competition, similar opportunities could be lucrative for tech companies that manage digital security solutions and wish to engage with government agencies. It is crucial for such businesses to monitor similar public procurement opportunities to seize potential collaborative projects with central government authorities like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

SSL Digital Certificates Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of SSL Digital Certificates for a period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016728-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECTIGO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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