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Supply of drifting buoys

MET OFFICE

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27 Feb 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, seeks the supply of six drifting buoys for observation work under the Advancing Arctic Capabilities programme. This tender, titled "Supply of drifting buoys," falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipments, with goods to be delivered in the UK region. The procurement method utilised is limited competition, designed to be below threshold. The award has been completed, with key dates including the contract signing on 30th January 2026 and its completion scheduled for 31st March 2026. The contract value is set at £17,725.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to engage with a high-profile government programme. Large-scale suppliers with experience in producing precision instruments or drifting buoys, like MetOcean Telematics LTD, who has been awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises. This process can spearhead growth by allowing involved businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain recognition within government-funded initiatives, helping them to establish and strengthen their presence in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Title

Supply of drifting buoys

Notice Description

Supply of six drifting buoys for observations work under the Met Office's Advancing Arctic Capabilites programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017901-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£17,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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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

METOCEAN TELEMATICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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