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MO1951 - SonarQube Renewal 2026

MET OFFICE

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20 Jan 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, recently completed a direct procurement process for the renewal of their SonarQube service, titled "MO1951 - SonarQube Renewal 2026". The procurement, which falls under the services category with a focus on software testing, was carried out below the competitive threshold and concluded with an award to SonarSource on 20th January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 26th February 2026, with a duration of one year ending on 25th February 2027. The procurement method chosen was a direct procurement, indicating the contract was awarded without a competitive process.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software testing and code checking services. While the current procurement was awarded directly to SonarSource, other businesses offering innovative or competitive software testing solutions may find opportunities in future renewals or similar projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software testing, particularly those capable of servicing contracts below competitive thresholds, would be well-suited to compete in this domain by keeping abreast of future announcements by the Met Office and similar public authorities.

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Notice Title

MO1951 - SonarQube Renewal 2026

Notice Description

SonarCloud code checking service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004822-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 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

SONARSOURCE

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