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Light Vessel 22 Refit - Solar Panel

MET OFFICE

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19 Sep 2025 at 08:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Light Vessel 22 Refit - Solar Panel" project was carried out by the Met Office, a central government authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement involved the supply of bespoke solar panels for the refit of Light Vessel 22 and fell under the industry category of marine equipment. The procurement was conducted using the direct method, below the threshold without competition. The tender stage has been completed, with the contract having been signed on 27 August 2025, and is set to conclude on 1 October 2025. The project location is within the UK, and the awarded contract carries a gross value of £13,759, whereby TRINITY HOUSE was awarded the contract.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in marine equipment to expand their operations and expertise in bespoke solar energy solutions for maritime applications. Such contracts are particularly suitable for suppliers with experience in custom technology solutions for marine vessels. Companies with the capacity to rapidly deliver specialised goods within the UK might find ample opportunities for growth and collaboration within government sectors through similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Light Vessel 22 Refit - Solar Panel

Notice Description

bespoke solar panels for light vessel 22 refit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057982-2025
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

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,466 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

TRINITY HOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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