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DN781382

MET OFFICE

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07 Jul 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, involved the award of the contract DN781382 for "GDP Drifting Buoy Barometer Upgrades." This contract, completed on 7th July 2025, falls under the marine equipment industry category. The procurement stage was the award, executed through a direct method without competition, signifying a below-threshold process. The active contract, signed on 7th July 2025, is valued at 36,960 USD and is set to run until 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and development of marine equipment. Specifically, firms that specialise in manufacturing and upgrading drifting buoy barometers could benefit from such contracting opportunities. While this particular contract was awarded to UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, other large-scale businesses with expertise in marine technology could position themselves advantageous for future opportunities with public authorities like the Met Office, leveraging their technical capabilities and innovative solutions in maritime technology.

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Notice Title

DN781382

Notice Description

GDP Drifting Buoy Barometer Upgrades

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037873-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UC SAN DIEGO'S SCRIPPS INST. OF OCEANOGR

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