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Annual Renewal of Airlink Complete Subscription

MET OFFICE

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07 Jan 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Annual Renewal of Airlink Complete Subscription" was conducted by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract involves the renewal of subscription services for the Airvantage portal. The process has reached the award stage, with Linkwave Technologies Limited, located in Lincoln, being selected as the supplier. The direct procurement method was used, specifically a below-threshold process without competition. Key dates include the contract start date of 31st January 2026, running through to 30th January 2027, and the contract was signed on 16th December 2025. The main industry category for this procurement is services, with no specific geographical limitations beyond the UK.

This tender offers business growth opportunities by allowing suppliers of specialised subscription services to engage with a prestigious public authority like the Met Office, enhancing their portfolio and reputation. Primarily, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing digital subscription services would find this contract well-suited to their offerings. Engaging in such governmental contracts can lead to increased visibility and potential for future business with central government agencies, making it a lucrative opportunity for eligible businesses in the related sector.

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Notice Title

Annual Renewal of Airlink Complete Subscription

Notice Description

Annual Renewal of Airlink Complete Subscription for Airvantage portal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06009c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000919-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,973 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 6-12 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

LINKWAVE TECHNOLOGIES

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