Award

Ruggedised Router Hardware

MET OFFICE

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Award

29 Dec 2025 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for "Ruggedised Router Hardware". This contract involved the supply of Westermo Merlin ruggedised routers and online training, falling under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages". The procurement process was conducted via a limited competition method below the threshold, with the award stage reaching completion on 29 December 2025. The contract, awarded to BOXXE LIMITED, commenced on 2 December 2025 and is set to conclude by 30 January 2026, with a gross contract value of £25,525.91.

This procurement opportunity provides significant potential for businesses involved in supplying computing hardware and related services, particularly those experienced in ruggedised technology solutions. Large enterprises, similar to BOXXE LIMITED, which served as the supplier, are well-suited to leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and client base within the public sector. The opportunity to deliver goods and services to a prestigious government authority like the Met Office can solidify a supplier's reputation for reliability and quality in delivering critical IT infrastructure. Such contracts can serve as a springboard for further opportunities in public procurement, especially in sectors where specialist technology solutions are in demand.

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Notice Title

Ruggedised Router Hardware

Notice Description

Westermo Merlin ruggedised routers and online training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086222-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,271 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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

BOXXE

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