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Quest SQL Navigator licences (2 year)

MET OFFICE

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20 Mar 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process, initiated by the Met Office, pertains to the renewal of Quest SQL Navigator licences for a duration of two years. The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, is the buying organisation. The procurement is related to the software package and information systems industry, with its delivery in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was concluded with the award stage, evidenced by an active award and contract status. The contract, signed on 11th March 2026, will run from 1st May 2026 until 30th April 2028, with a gross value of GBP 20,251.08. The procurement was executed through a direct method, classified as below threshold - without competition.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in software solutions, as it involves substantial engagement with software package delivery and maintenance. Despite being a below-threshold direct procurement, large-scale suppliers like Quest Software International Limited, the awarded supplier headquartered in Cork, Ireland, stand to benefit from long-term business opportunities with government entities. Such contracts are ideal for established suppliers capable of providing reliable software services, offering a stable revenue stream and potential expansion into public sector procurement chains.

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Notice Title

Quest SQL Navigator licences (2 year)

Notice Description

Renewal of Quest licences for a period of two (2) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06702b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025691-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 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
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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

QUEST SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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