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RV50X modems

MET OFFICE

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14 Oct 2025 at 09:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, operating as a central government public authority in Exeter, has completed the procurement process for RV50X Wireless 4G Modem Kits. This contract, identified under DN793994, utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The tender process reached the award and contract stages, with the final contract signed on 13 October 2025. The procurement falls under the goods category, and the awarded supplier is LINKWAVE TECHNOLOGIES LTD, located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The contract commenced on 13 October 2025 and is set to conclude on 21 November 2025, with a gross value of GBP 13,201.08.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in communications hardware like modems. The successful contractor, LINKWAVE TECHNOLOGIES LTD, which operates as an SME, demonstrates that businesses of varying sizes, especially tech-driven SMEs, can compete effectively for such government tenders. The procurement method indicates a streamlined selection process for suppliers, suitable for companies looking to supply similar tech goods without the need for extensive competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RV50X modems

Notice Description

RV50X Wireless 4G Modem Kits

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065076-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32552410 - Modems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 21 Nov 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

LINKWAVE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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