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Buoyancy Tower Resupply

MET OFFICE

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10 Nov 2025 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Buoyancy Tower Resupply" project, a direct procurement under the threshold without competition. This process focused on the replacement of a DB14000 buoy mast, categorised under goods related to surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. The contract was awarded on 7th November 2025, with the delivery scheduled for 5th January 2026, in Exeter, United Kingdom. The contracting authority, part of the UK's central government structures, used its direct procurement method to efficiently engage the market.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the marine and oceanographic equipment industry, showcasing a conducive environment for large enterprises like HYDROSPHERE UK LIMITED, who was awarded the contract. Companies specialising in the production or supply of complex surveying and oceanographic instruments stand to benefit significantly by participating in such procurement processes. This engagement not only secures business growth by tapping into government projects but also bolsters their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buoyancy Tower Resupply

Notice Description

Replacement of DB14000 buoy mast

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dde4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072482-2025
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

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,192 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2026 24 hours
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

HYDROSPHERE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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