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EV Charging Replacement Units and Warranties

MET OFFICE

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for "EV Charging Replacement Units and Warranties." This contract, falling under the services category, involves the direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 5th March 2026 to Pod Point, a large supplier headquartered in London. The service implementation will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, focusing on repair and maintenance services. The tender's legal basis is defined under the UKPGA 2023/54, and detailed contract notices are available on the Find a Tender platform.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, especially those with experience in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Companies that can provide high-quality EV charging units and reliable warranty services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts with government entities. While the procurement was carried out directly without competition, the Met Office's need for efficient EV charging infrastructure may encourage future tenders. This opens avenues for firms with innovative solutions and competitive service offerings to collaborate with public sector organisations like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

EV Charging Replacement Units and Warranties

Notice Description

EV Charging Replacement Units and 3 Year Warranties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06632e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019980-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,020 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

POD POINT

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