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Seal tag upgrades

MET OFFICE

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office in Exeter, a central government public authority, has completed a direct procurement process for "Seal tag upgrades" to enhance real-time meteorological data transmission. This tender, identified by the ID P115099, falls under the goods category within the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry. The procurement was conducted below threshold levels without competition and was awarded to the University of St Andrews. The contract, valued at £10,000 with a gross value of £12,000 inclusive, was signed on the 24th of November, 2025, and remains active until the 18th of December, 2025.

This procurement activity presents opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of telecommunications equipment, specifically those capable of innovating in data transmission technologies. Companies with expertise in advanced meteorological solutions or specialising as large-scale suppliers could find similar future tenders beneficial for business expansion. The necessity for precise technological upgrades highlights demand in this niche sector and positions competent suppliers advantageously in the government procurement market.

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Notice Title

Seal tag upgrades

Notice Description

Seal tag upgrades to allow real-time meteorological data transmission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076849-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 30 days
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

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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