Award

Purchase of iPhones

MET OFFICE

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02 May 2025 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involved the acquisition of ten Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max devices. Categorised under the industry of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment," this contract was awarded to BOXXE LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise located in York, UK. The procurement concluded with a contract award on 1st May 2025, under the "goods" category and is classified as a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method. This tender represents the phase of the procurement process where the contract has already been completed and awarded.

This tender presents noteworthy business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the communication and telecommunication equipment sector that specialise in providing high-tech devices and related services. With the Met Office representing central government authority requirements, businesses that can meet rigorous public sector standards will find potential in engaging similar government contracts. The process facilitates the development of portfolios for businesses that demonstrate competence in efficient delivery and supply of modern communication tools.

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Notice Title

Purchase of iPhones

Notice Description

Procurement of 10 x Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018665-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,644 Under £100K

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 - 30 May 2025 30 days
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

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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