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Climate Data Scanning Services

MET OFFICE

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01 Oct 2025 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Climate Data Scanning Services" was led by the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The process falls within the industry category of business services and involves the scanning and uploading of meteorological data into their National Meteorological Archive. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition, as the contract has been awarded and completed. Key dates include the start and end of the contract period, from 1st October 2025 to 30th March 2026. The transaction took place with Automated Document Services Limited, which is based in Livingstone, United Kingdom.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data scanning, archiving, and digital transformation services. Companies like Automated Document Services Limited, which specialise in converting physical data into digital formats, stand to benefit from similar government tenders. With a contract value of approximately £94,980, this project highlights the demand for expertise in handling large volumes of specialised data. Businesses with the capacity to deliver precise, quality-focused data management services could see growth by targeting public authorities in need of such digital conversion and archiving solutions.

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Notice Title

Climate Data Scanning Services

Notice Description

Scanning and uploading of 47 shelves of meteorological data volumes into the Met Offices National Meteorological Archive digital archive and free to use platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a5be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061258-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 6-12 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

AUTOMATED DOCUMENT SERVICES

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