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Watnall Structured Cabling Upgrade

MET OFFICE

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23 Apr 2026 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is overseeing the procurement process for the "Watnall Structured Cabling Upgrade," which involves structured cabling services as part of the refurbishment of its FSC building in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting installation services of communications equipment and insulated wire and cable within the UK region. The tender process is completed with an award made to Talkwire Ltd under a limited procurement method, signifying a below-threshold, limited competition approach. Key dates include the contract signing on 10th April 2026, with the service period set from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in communication equipment installation and structured cabling services. Firms specialising in insulated wire and cabling in the UK could find substantial prospects through contracts like these. Given its limited competition approach, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Talkwire Ltd may particularly benefit from such targeted procurements, enabling them to leverage specific skill sets and expand their service offerings within central government's public authority sector. Successful bidders should have capabilities aligned with the industry standards to effectively meet project requirements.

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Notice Title

Watnall Structured Cabling Upgrade

Notice Description

Structured cabling services during Watnall FSC building refurbishment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06897f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037033-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31300000 - Insulated wire and cable

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,684 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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

TALKWIRE

Further Information

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