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Radiosondes launch provision

MET OFFICE

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12 Aug 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involves the provision of radiosondes launch services at a designated site. This procurement falls under the industry category of meteorology services and involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK. The contract has been awarded to QINETIQ LIMITED and is currently in the awarding stage. The process used was a direct procurement method, conducted below the competition threshold, with the contract starting on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2025. This contract was signed on 31st July 2025, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorology services, allowing them to engage with central government requirements. Although QINETIQ LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, was selected without competition, similar tenders could provide opportunities for small to medium enterprises capable of delivering highly specialised services in meteorological equipment and service provision. Businesses looking to explore similar opportunities would benefit from having technical expertise and capabilities to meet bespoke government service needs, as partnerships with central government bodies like the Met Office can lead to steady contract work and potential expansion into related service areas.

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Notice Title

Radiosondes launch provision

Notice Description

Provision of radiosondes launch at designated site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058619
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048026-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351610 - Meteorology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 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

QINETIQ

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