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Present Weather Sensor

MET OFFICE

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, has reached the contract award stage for the supply of Present Weather Sensors (CS125 sensors). Campbell Scientific Limited, located in Shepshed, Loughborough, has been awarded the contract to deliver these precision equipment goods across the Met Office Land Networks. The contract commenced on 24th February 2026 and will conclude on 24th March 2026. This direct procurement method, executed without competition, has an overall gross contract value of £33,741.36, operating below the threshold.

This contract offers business growth opportunities predominantly for companies specializing in manufacturing or supplying laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. As the procurement was conducted using a direct method, it aligns well with businesses capable of accommodating specific governmental needs promptly, such as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Campbell Scientific Limited, which was successful in securing the contract. The scope for further opportunities lies in building partnerships and establishing dependable service delivery for future projects within Met Office procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Present Weather Sensor

Notice Description

CS125 sensor for installation across the Met Office Land Networks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016633-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,117 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 24 Mar 2026 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC

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