Award

Aries Cooler Repair

MET OFFICE

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04 Jul 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a UK central government public authority situated in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for the repair of the ARIES airborne research instrument detector cooler. The procurement was done through a direct method, specifically below the threshold and without competition. The award was finalised on 4th July 2025, with ABB INC, a large-scale business from Canada, chosen to perform the services related to aircraft, railways, roads, and marine equipment repair and maintenance. The contract is active, encompassing a period starting 26th June 2025 and ending 30th October 2025, with a signed value of 66,000 CAD gross.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical repair and maintenance, particularly those equipped to handle airborne instrument equipment. Despite its completion, understanding the criteria and process used provides insights into contract dynamics potentially appealing to other similar enterprises looking to expand their operations globally. Large-scale corporates with a focus on aircraft and marine-related services in international markets could find exploring similar tenders advantageous for growth. The direct approach taken here highlights a preference for established capabilities without a competitive bid scenario.

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Notice Title

Aries Cooler Repair

Notice Description

Repair to ARIES airborne research instrument detector cooler. The work required is to return a faulty assembly to the OEM for repair.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037355-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 30 Oct 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

ABB

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