Tender

Provision of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) for Moored Buoys on behalf of the Met Office

MET OFFICE

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, is seeking suppliers for the Provision of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) for Moored Buoys as part of an open procurement process. With a contract value of £395,000, and gross value of £474,000, the tender invites interested parties to submit their proposals by 12:00 hrs on 14th January 2026. The procurement phase is in the tender stage, and the contract is structured as a zero-commitment framework agreement over three years, with an option to extend by one year. Interested suppliers can contact the Met Office at procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk, and submissions must be made electronically via the Met Office Portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment, particularly those with products capable of conducting oceanographic measurements. The procurement method is open, allowing a wider range of businesses, including SMEs, to participate. With quality (60% weighting), cost (30% weighting), and social value (10% weighting) serving as criteria points, businesses that can provide high-quality products at competitive prices with consideration for community impact will be ideally placed to succeed. This tender could be particularly beneficial for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint within the UK marine industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) for Moored Buoys on behalf of the Met Office

Notice Description

We are looking for a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further year. This would be a zero-commitment framework for the delivery of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) for Moored Buoys on behalf of the Met Office. The advert can be found: https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=413b2c5e-cbca-f011-813a-005056b64545

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1-year optional extension period, providing a 1-month notice period prior to agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080104-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£395,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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