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Strategic Launch Signage

MET OFFICE

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Strategic Launch Signage" project. This contract, under the goods category, was awarded using a direct procurement method and without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The supplier for this contract is Signs Express (Plymouth), based in Plymouth, UK. The procurement process is in its award and contract stage, with the contract having been signed on 30th April 2025. The project involves the delivery of printed matter and related products, with the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 31st May 2025, and extensions possible up to the value of £72,000.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in signage and printed materials to expand their portfolios with government contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in this sector may particularly benefit, as the procurement was conducted below the competition threshold. This offers a competitive edge for local businesses capable of fulfilling government needs for strategic launch signage. Moreover, the potential for contract renewal provides longer-term engagement prospects, fostering sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Strategic Launch Signage

Notice Description

Strategic Launch signage for the Met Office

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010872-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 30 days
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

SIGNS EXPRESS (PLYMOUTH

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