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Mass Oracle T2 Media Tapes

MET OFFICE

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement for "Mass Oracle T2 Media Tapes" involving 1,000 units. The procurement process, identified by the legal basis 2023/54, was conducted directly without competition under a "Below threshold - without competition" method. The contract was awarded to Insurgo Media Services Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Abertillery, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 12th June 2025 and concluded on 11th July 2025, valued at £110,000 excluding VAT (£132,000 gross). The industry category pertains to "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies," and the delivery is designated to the UKK region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in office and computer-related goods, particularly those supplying media storage solutions. Companies similar to Insurgo Media Services Limited, with capabilities in supplying such specialised equipment, could find similar tenders beneficial for expansion. The absence of a competitive bidding process indicates potential for suppliers who maintain direct relationships with government bodies. Organisations aiming to compete might benefit from focusing on niche markets within the public sector to gain traction in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mass Oracle T2 Media Tapes

Notice Description

Procurement of Oracle T2 Media Tapes x 1000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038190-2025
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 30 days
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

INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES

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