Tender

DN777211 - Media Weather Graphics and Content Production

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

01 Dec 2025 at 08:42

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2025 at 08:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

10 Jul 2025 at 08:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 Jun 2025 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 10:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DN777211 - Media Weather Graphics and Content Production," is managed by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK. The tender, which was initially intended to supply software and services for weather graphics and content production, has been withdrawn as of 1st December 2025, with the status of relevant lots also marked as withdrawn. Earlier stages included a planning update phase with preliminary market engagement, with milestones and documents being published as of July 2025. The primary industry category is goods, with additional services involved, primarily focusing on software package and information systems. The procurement was planned to commence in June 2026, extending to June 2031, but was reassessed to align with refreshed business strategies.

This procurement initiative offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with expertise in broadcast quality graphics and content production. Firms engaged in data visualisation and broadcast production content would find this tender an ideal match, promising a long-term partnership with adaptations for future technology enhancements. Business growth could be accelerated for companies capable of delivering cutting-edge solutions, thereby bolstering their reputation and standing in media production industry. SMEs have stated suitability, indicating an openness to diverse company sizes to compete and collaborate in this government-led framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN777211 - Media Weather Graphics and Content Production

Notice Description

We are looking for a supplier to supply world class software and services so that the Met Office can produce broadcast quality graphics and content to support its own media channels and fulfil commercial broadcast media contracts. The Met Office are looking for industry leading data visualisation and broadcast production content, delivered in a long-term partnership agreement, where future technologies and developments enhance the Met Office capabilities thereby ensuring the continuation of its world-renowned standing. Please use the following link to access the Preliminary Engagement Document https://procontract.due-north.com/

Planning Information

Please see details at https://procontract.due-north.com/ Direct Link https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=ca24b110-4741-f011-8136-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05216f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078313-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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