Award

ElasticSearch Renewal

MET OFFICE

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Award

05 Dec 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its ElasticSearch contract. This process, referenced by tender ID MO1424, falls under the goods category and was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, given it was below threshold, and specifically aimed at ensuring continuity of its integrated search solution. ElasticSearch Limited, based in London, has been selected as the supplier. The award was communicated on 5 December 2025, with the contract beginning on 17 December 2025 and concluding on 28 November 2026. As of this date, the contract is pending with a transparency notice published on the same day.

This renewal represents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in internet and intranet software package sales, particularly SMEs, given its emphasis on maintaining operational continuity and minimising disruption to the Met Office systems. Companies that specialise in support and integration services for government technology infrastructure, and whose solutions are compatible with ElasticSearch, would be favourably positioned to engage with similar procurement processes in the future. The procurement method and direct award reflect the potential for partnership opportunities for businesses able to deliver specialised and seamlessly integrated solutions.

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Notice Title

ElasticSearch Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of ElasticSearch contract for 1 year. This search solution is embedded into the Met Office systems and any changes to this aspect would prove costly and disruptive beyond the value of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080108-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,385 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 28 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

ELASTICSEARCH

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