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Postgres Enterprise DB licence renewal (2026)

MET OFFICE

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23 Apr 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has successfully completed a procurement process for the renewal of its subscription for Postgres Enterprise Database for the year 2026/27. The contract, valued at £18,000 excluding VAT (£21,600 including VAT), was awarded to ENTERPRISEDB UK LIMITED. The procurement followed a direct method below the threshold, proceeding without competition, and was legally based on UKPGA 2023/54. The contract term commenced on 1st April 2026, continuing until 31st March 2027. This falls under the category of goods, specifically software packages and information systems, and is related to delivery in the United Kingdom, region UKK.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies involved in the software and IT services industry, particularly those specialising in database management solutions. As the procurement was conducted directly without a competitive process, it highlights the potential for enterprises capable of direct negotiations with public authorities to secure contracts. Large-scale enterprises such as ENTERPRISEDB UK LIMITED, experienced in delivering robust software solutions, would be particularly suited for such engagements. Firms with expertise in providing enterprise-grade software packages can look to similar opportunities within central government organisations like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Postgres Enterprise DB licence renewal (2026)

Notice Description

Renewal of subscription for Postgres Enterprise Database (2026/27)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068979
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037019-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

ENTERPRISEDB

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