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Turbulence Data

MET OFFICE

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:40

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30 Apr 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government body based in Exeter, United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Turbulence Data," focusing on the data services industry. This direct award was contracted to IATA, a large-scale supplier based in Montreal, Canada, due to the unique nature of the data provided. The procurement process is in the award stage, as of 30th April 2026, with the standstill period ending on 13th May 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 14th May 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2029, highlighting significant opportunities for businesses involved in data services within the UK.

This procurement offers significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in data services, as evidenced by the substantial contract value of $182,628 USD. The exclusive nature of the contract, justified by technical reasons for working with a single supplier, underscores the opportunities for businesses that provide specialised or niche data solutions. Companies with capabilities in delivering data services related to aviation or meteorology, or those looking to partner with large-scale organisations such as IATA, stand to benefit from such procurement arrangements.

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Notice Title

Turbulence Data

Notice Description

Turbulence Aware Data

Procurement Information

Only organisation that provides this data

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039918-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,628 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

IATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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