Award

Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 10:58

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 15:16

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 13:15

Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed an open procurement process for a Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services. This tender involved providing background mapping services aimed at enhancing multiple services. The procurement stage is now in the award stage, where the contract has been awarded to MapTiler AG from Switzerland. The contract for the provision of these services started on the 2nd of March 2026 and is set to last until the 1st of March 2027, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. The main procurement category is goods, specifically related to mapping software packages, and the procurement was conducted under an open procedure facilitated on platforms such as Proactis.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of mapping software and digital services, especially those capable of delivering technical quality solutions. The competitive process saw the engagement of multiple firms, with an emphasis on quality, price, and social value, which suggests that businesses with technological expertise and innovative solutions in mapping and geographic information systems stand to benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on environmental sustainability and clean energy usage were particularly encouraged to participate, signalling an opportunity for businesses in these sectors to expand their reach within government contracts.

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Notice Title

Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services

Notice Description

Provision of background mapping services for multiple services

Planning Information

Please register on the Proactis portal using the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5374a44c-4a4c-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True All details are in the attached documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018313-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

48326000 - Mapping software package

71354100 - Digital mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£41,985 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£41,985 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAPTILER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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