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Buoyancy Tower

MET OFFICE

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01 Dec 2025 at 14:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Buoyancy Tower," involved replacing a Mobilis DB14000 Buoy Mast at the PAP site. It falls under the marine equipment industry category. The procurement stage was at completion, with the contract awarded on 21st November 2025, and it will conclude by 16th March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, a below-threshold process without competition, indicating a straightforward arrangement suitable for specialised requirements.

For businesses aiming for growth, this tender provided an opportunity related to marine equipment, a sector ripe for companies with expertise in maritime technology and infrastructure. The contract was awarded to HYDROSPHERE UK LIMITED, which suggests that similar SMEs with relevant experience and capability in producing or maintaining buoyancy-related equipment could be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts. Given the direct procurement method without competition, familiarity with public sector needs and the ability to offer unique solutions would be advantageous for participation in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buoyancy Tower

Notice Description

Replacement Mobilis DB14000 Buoy Mast at PAP site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078516-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,097 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 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

HYDROSPHERE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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