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LTO Media Tape

MET OFFICE

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by the Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "LTO Media Tape," falls within the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 2nd February 2026, with the contract completion having been signed earlier on 30th January 2026. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and it concluded successfully with the status marked as complete. The contracted period is from 1st March 2026 to 1st April 2026, with the gross contract value of £40,320. The supplier selected for this contract is TIEVA LIMITED, based in Pudsey, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in supplying office and computing machinery, with a particular focus on media tapes. The contract has been awarded to TIEVA LIMITED, showcasing that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can successfully compete for such tenders, especially those with relevant experience and expertise in supplying goods like media tapes. Companies operating within similar categories have the potential to target future contracts issued by central government bodies like the Met Office, enhancing their portfolio and commercial growth. With the completion of this tender, businesses can consider preparing for upcoming opportunities where similar procurement requirements might emerge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LTO Media Tape

Notice Description

LTO Tape Media x 1000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009005-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TIEVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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