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Marine Wind Sensors

MET OFFICE

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19 Sep 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a public authority within the central government, recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of marine wind sensors, specifically sonic anemometers suitable for marine platform integration. Located in Exeter, UK, the Met Office conducted this procurement under a limited competition method due to it being below the threshold. The procurement process has reached the awarding stage, with the contract being signed on the 11th of September 2025 and set to run until the 10th of September 2028, with an optional extension of one year. The total contract value is £120,000, with a core amount of £100,000 in goods, aligned under the "Marine equipment" category for delivery across the UK.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those with capabilities in wind sensor technologies. The contract was awarded to Omni Instruments Ltd, an SME based in Dundee, demonstrating the potential for small to medium enterprises to succeed in competitive government tenders. Companies with strengths in delivering tailor-made solutions for marine environments and those experienced in long-term framework agreements may find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for business expansion and establishing a stable revenue stream over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Marine Wind Sensors

Notice Description

Sonic anemometer suitable for marine platform integration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057972-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 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

OMNI INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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