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Digitisation of archival climate & rainfall records

MET OFFICE

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27 Jun 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Digitisation of archival climate & rainfall records" was conducted by the Met Office, a prominent public authority in the central government sector, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically within library services. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 17 June 2025 and set to be active until 1 April 2026. Conducted through a direct procurement method as a below-threshold process without competition, this tender has been awarded to AUTOMATED DOCUMENT SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Livingston, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £30,000 gross, emphasizes the importance of heritage digitisation within the UKK region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in document digitisation and archival services, particularly SMEs, by offering the chance to collaborate with a central government body like the Met Office. Companies with expertise in heritage preservation, especially those capable of handling large-scale digitisation projects for archival material, will find this tender aligns with their services. The direct method of procurement indicates an efficient and swift engagement, highlighting the potential for professional growth and establishing long-term partnerships with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Digitisation of archival climate & rainfall records

Notice Description

Heritage digitisation of archival climate & rainfall records.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035709-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 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 - 1 Apr 2026 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
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

AUTOMATED DOCUMENT SERVICES

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