Award

Magnetron & Pulse Assembly

MET OFFICE

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22 Sep 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the contract titled "Magnetron & Pulse Assembly." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The process was conducted under the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54 and utilised a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 22nd September 2025, with a contract period starting on the same date and ending on 1st January 2026. Deliveries are set for both the United Kingdom and the United States, highlighting an international scope.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the precision laboratory equipment industry, especially those capable of supplying magnetrons and pulse assemblies. Large-scale enterprises like CPI EDB, which successfully secured the award, might find similar opportunities advantageous for expanding into or strengthening international markets. Companies with the capacity to handle cross-border deliveries and those with expertise in high-precision equipment will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders issued by public authorities like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Magnetron & Pulse Assembly

Notice Description

Evaluation of Magnetron SN Magnetron & Evaluation of Pulse Assembly

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058586-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 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

CPI EDB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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