Award

ODAS buoy refurbishment

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Met Office, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, based in Exeter. The tender, titled "ODAS buoy refurbishment," focused on refurbishing ODAS buoy 62 and was associated with the services industry category, specifically buoy maintenance services. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 18th December 2025 to Ocean Scientific International Ltd, with the contract period set for 16th February 2026. The procurement stage is at the award stage, having moved to contract status marked as complete.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in marine technology and refurbishment services. With its focus on buoy maintenance, businesses capable of delivering high-quality refurbishment services for marine equipment would find this procurement advantageous. The direct procurement process highlights the Met Office's specific requirements and willingness to engage with businesses that can meet their needs swiftly and effectively, providing a platform for successful suppliers to establish a working relationship with a central government authority.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

ODAS buoy refurbishment

Notice Description

Refurbishment to ODAS buoy 62

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000171-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50246200 - Buoy maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 24 hours
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

OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff0c-2026-01-05T10:21:54Z",
    "date": "2026-01-05T10:21:54Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff0c",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVZW-3234-DTLY",
            "name": "Met Office",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVZW-3234-DTLY"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Met Office",
                "locality": "Exeter",
                "postalCode": "EX1 3PB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK43"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-170448",
            "name": "Ocean Scientific International Ltd",
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "C7 - C8 Endeavour Business Park, Penner Road",
                "locality": "Havant",
                "postalCode": "PO91QN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ35"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "osil@osil.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVZW-3234-DTLY",
        "name": "Met Office"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN798461",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "ODAS buoy refurbishment",
        "description": "Refurbishment to ODAS buoy 62",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-170448",
                    "name": "Ocean Scientific International Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50246200",
                            "description": "Buoy maintenance services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-02-16T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-02-16T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 13875,
                "amount": 12750,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-12-18T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "000171-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000171-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-05T10:21:54Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}