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DN782094 Falkland Islands Reactive Engineering Support

Met Office

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02 Oct 2025 at 13:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, has completed the procurement process titled "DN782094 Falkland Islands Reactive Engineering Support". This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically for the repair and maintenance of electrical machinery and associated equipment. The contract, which was awarded to BFBS, involves engineering support in the Falkland Islands, including preventative maintenance for WindCube LIDAR systems. The procurement method is noted as "below threshold - unknown", and the entire procurement process has been marked as complete, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029. The legal framework for this contract is based on UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering support services, particularly those specialising in maintenance of electrical machinery. Companies like BFBS, an SME from Buckinghamshire, have secured the award, illustrating the potential for SMEs to engage in international contracts in specialised technical fields. The project requires technical expertise and the ability to perform regular on-site maintenance in remote locations, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with a strong logistics framework and technical service capabilities. Such contracts not only provide growth by expanding company's project portfolio but also allow them to demonstrate their capability in managing critical infrastructure support on a global scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN782094 Falkland Islands Reactive Engineering Support

Notice Description

This requirement is for engineering support within the Falklands for the observing systems supplying data that underpins the capability, this includes monthly preventative maintenance for WindCube LIDAR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061711-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Postcode Area
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

BFBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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