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Digitisation of heritage meteorological records

MET OFFICE

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27 Jun 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digitisation of heritage meteorological records" was initiated by the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK. This project falls under the services category with a specific focus on library services, as per its CPV classification. The contract for this procurement has entered the award stage, with the tender being completed through a direct, non-competitive method, specifically aimed at projects below the threshold. Key dates include the contract start on 17th June 2025, with a completion date set for 1st April 2026. This development contract was awarded to J. AND J. NEGUS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Nuneaton, indicating a commitment to engage smaller businesses.

This tender signifies potential business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in digitisation and archiving services. Companies that have expertise in handling meteorological or library records and can offer compelling service enhancements within specified budgets are well-suited to compete in similar procurement engagements. Additionally, it suggests that agile firms with a strong understanding of working within public sector parameters can benefit by leveraging projects such as these, facilitating business expansion and reputation enhancement in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Digitisation of heritage meteorological records

Notice Description

Digitisation of archival UK & international meteorological service records.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035722-2025
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

J. AND J. NEGUS

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