Award

Stores - Temperature Range

MET OFFICE

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has recently completed the acquisition relating to "Stores - Temperature Range". This contract, part of the goods category, involved the direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement aimed to acquire HMP110 sensors for land and marine applications, assisting in maintaining operational continuity. The awarded stage was completed with a contract period from 17th June 2025 to 18th July 2025. The contract was valued at £27,640 GBP and was awarded to VAISALA LTD, a large enterprise located in Birmingham.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment and sensors, particularly those capable of supplying calibration and repair cycle replacements. Given the nature of the contract and its direct procurement method, businesses that can provide highly specialised, reliable products without the need for extensive competitive bidding processes may find similar opportunities beneficial to their growth. Large enterprises with established reputations, especially within the temperature sensor industry, would be well-suited to compete in such tender processes in the future.

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Notice Title

Stores - Temperature Range

Notice Description

This order is for a quantity of HMP110 sensors for land and marine applications. The additional sensors are required to ensure operational continuity by supporting the calibration/repair cycle; replacing faulty devices removed from circulation that are beyond economical repair

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054eef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033220-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 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
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

VAISALA

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