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Lease of Food Waste Composter

MET OFFICE

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10 Sep 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed the procurement process for leasing a food waste composter. This tender, identified as DN7832778, falls under the industry category of waste and rubbish containers and bins. The procurement method employed was direct, below threshold, and conducted without competition. The procurement process has progressed through the award stage and culminated in an active contract. The contract period runs from 14th August 2025 to 13th August 2028, and the contract was signed on 6th August 2025. The successful supplier for this contract is Investec Asset Finance PLC.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or leasing waste management equipment, specifically within the realm of goods provisioning. The straightforward procurement method of direct and below threshold could appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises looking to engage with central government contracts without facing extensive competition. The contract's focus on sustainable waste management can be advantageous for companies specialising in eco-friendly solutions, positioning their products as essential components of public sector sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Lease of Food Waste Composter

Notice Description

Lease of food waste composter for Met Office HQ in Exeter. Commercial pipeline ref. MO1709

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055571-2025
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

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,497 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2028 3-4 years
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

INVESTEC ASSET FINANCE

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