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DN811899 - Exeter Campus + Wifi Licence

MET OFFICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, is conducting a procurement process titled "DN811899 - Exeter Campus + Wifi Licence," focusing on networking software packages. The procurement stage involves awarding contracts, with the latest update dated 2nd April 2026. This particular contract, awarded under a limited competition procurement method, seeks goods related to advanced security licenses and support for the Exeter Campus. The award to COMPUTACENTER PLC is active, with the contract period starting on 5th May 2026 and ending on 4th May 2029.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, especially for large enterprises with capabilities in providing networking and security software solutions. The procurement from the Met Office highlights a demand for advanced security systems, making it ideal for companies experienced in delivering robust and innovative IT solutions. Businesses located within the UKK43 region could have an advantage due to proximity, though companies throughout the United Kingdom can benefit from this opportunity to expand their footprint in the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN811899 - Exeter Campus + Wifi Licence

Notice Description

Advanced Security License and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031012-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,808 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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