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DIGITAL OCEANOGRAPHIC THERMOMETER

MET OFFICE

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23 Oct 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, successfully awarded a contract for the supply of a "Digital Oceanographic Thermometer" (SBE). The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. This particular tender falls within the goods category, specifically related to meteorological instruments. The award was finalised on 23rd October 2025, and the active contract period extends from 23rd October 2025 until 28th February 2026. The total contract value is £24,761.64, and the delivery location is within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in meteorological instruments. Companies operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could especially benefit, as demonstrated by the success of PLANET OCEAN, the SME awarded the contract. Such tenders are ideal for businesses with established expertise in producing specialised scientific equipment, looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. By engaging in similar procurement processes, companies can establish valuable relationships with key government departments such as the Met Office, facilitating future collaborations and project opportunities.

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Notice Title

DIGITAL OCEANOGRAPHIC THERMOMETER

Notice Description

DIGITAL OCEANOGRAPHIC THERMOMETER SBE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067808-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,761 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 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

PLANET OCEAN

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