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IT Hall 3 Links 2026-2029

MET OFFICE

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21 Jan 2026 at 09:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office as the buying organisation, which recently completed a contract titled "IT Hall 3 Links 2026-2029". This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support, with the delivery location being the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed on 21st January 2026. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, under the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54, for a three-year On-net Direct Internet Access service valued at £18,000 gross.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing Internet and support services. Large-scale IT service providers, like Virgin Media Business, which was awarded the contract, have the potential to compete effectively for such contracts. The process favours organisations equipped with the resources and expertise to deliver over an extended period, thereby allowing them to establish and solidify business relationships within the public sector, enhance their portfolios, and augment their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Hall 3 Links 2026-2029

Notice Description

IT Hall 3 - On-net Direct Internet Access (DIA) service 3 Years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005086-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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