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Frontline Cleaning - Belfast

MET OFFICE

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government authority in the UK, has awarded a contract for frontline cleaning services at its Belfast site. The procurement process reached the award stage, concluding with the contract being signed on 3rd February 2026 and set to last until 31st January 2029. The tender titled "Frontline Cleaning - Belfast" falls under the industry category of sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. The procurement method was limited competition, as it was classified as below threshold. The contract value is £19,760 (net), amounting to £23,712 gross.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in cleaning and environmental services. MACclean (ni) Ltd, an SME based in Belfast, successfully competed for this contract, highlighting the potential for local businesses to secure contracts with public authorities like the Met Office. Businesses with expertise in delivering environmental and cleaning services, especially those willing to engage in limited competition procurements, may find growth opportunities in similar future tenders by the Met Office and other government entities. Moreover, businesses with a presence or willingness to operate in Northern Ireland may be well-suited to compete for regional contracts such as this.

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Notice Title

Frontline Cleaning - Belfast

Notice Description

Frontline Cleaning - Belfast Site

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014140-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
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

MACCLEAN (NI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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