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K7 Buoy Redeployment

MET OFFICE

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22 Jul 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "K7 Buoy Redeployment." This tender, under the services industry category, involved the deployment of a K7 buoy site with the use of MV C-Odyssey. The procurement method was direct, conducted below threshold without competition, and the award stage has been finalised. The contract was awarded to LEASK MARINE LTD, located in Kirkwall, beginning on 14th July 2025 and concluding on 18th July 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in supporting and auxiliary transport services. Companies with expertise in marine and deployment services, such as large service providers capable of handling buoy deployment, are best suited to engage in similar future procurements. This process highlights potential growth for businesses in the transport and logistics sectors through government contracts, although it is important to note that this specific tender was awarded directly without a competitive process.

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Notice Title

K7 Buoy Redeployment

Notice Description

K7 Buoy Site Deployment - MV C-Odyssey - in port loading mooring

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05637a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041855-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,582 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 18 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

LEASK MARINE

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