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XWeather Lightning Data

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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02 May 2025 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "XWeather Lightning Data". This procurement relates to the goods category, specifically focusing on the purchase of lightning data. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. VAISALA LIMITED has been selected as the supplier for this contract, which commenced on 1 May 2025 and is set to conclude on 1 August 2025. The delivery of goods is intended for multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The total gross contract value stands at £158,694.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of database and operating software packages. It highlights the potential for companies specialising in weather data analytics and software development to collaborate with public sector entities like the UK Hydrographic Office. Businesses with innovative data solutions and those capable of meeting decentralised needs across multiple UK regions could benefit from engaging in similar future tenders. SMEs in the tech sector could find such government contracts beneficial for growth by establishing long-term partnerships and leveraging government endorsements.

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Notice Title

XWeather Lightning Data

Notice Description

Purchase of Lightning Data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050be6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018623-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,245 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

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