Tender

Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 13:15

Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking bids for its "Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services" through an open procedure. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting mapping software and digital mapping services. The contract, valued at £60,000, is planned for regions throughout the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with the submission deadline set for 16 January 2026. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period ends on 9 January 2026, while the award period concludes on 29 January 2026. Submissions are to be made electronically via Proactis, in English.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mapping software and digital mapping services, particularly those focusing on technical quality, competitive pricing, and social value-oriented solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are specifically considered suitable for this opportunity. Companies with strengths in environmental sustainability, such as achieving net zero emissions and utilising clean energy, will find this tender particularly aligning with their capabilities. The contract offers a potential duration until 2029, including optional renewals, allowing for sustained business growth and collaboration with a central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services

Notice Description

New background mapping contract 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079740-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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