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Oracle T2 Media Tapes

MET OFFICE

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22 Jan 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a public authority within central government located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the title "Oracle T2 Media Tapes" under the industry category of office and computing machinery. The procurement focused on the provision of 1,000 T2 media tapes and followed a direct award method due to previous unsuccessful procurement attempts. The contract, awarded to Insurgo Media Services Limited, a large supplier situated in Abertillery, has a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the contract signature scheduled for 30th January 2026, and the transparency notice was published on 22nd January 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses experienced in supplying high-quality media equipment to secure further contracts with public authorities like the Met Office. Companies that have a proven track record in providing compliant and certified media products, specifically in the realm of computing machinery and office supplies, would find substantial prospects for business growth. Large suppliers who can deliver goods above the procurement threshold and meet stringent quality criteria are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Oracle T2 Media Tapes

Notice Description

Provision of 1,000 T2 media tapes

Procurement Information

The Met Office has previously run a procurement to source T2 media tapes which was unsuccessful and didn't provide the level of quality needed. The selected supplier has consistently provided fully compliant and certified media previously.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005790-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES

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