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iPhone 17e for the Current Civil Contingencies Advisor team

MET OFFICE

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, has awarded a contract for the purchase of iPhone 17e devices intended for their Current Civil Contingencies Advisor team. This procurement, titled "iPhone 17e for the Current Civil Contingencies Advisor team," falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on office and computing machinery. The procurement process was completed with a limited competition method, reflecting a below-threshold procurement strategy. The contract commenced on 28th April 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st July 2026, with a total gross value of £14,742.90.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities specifically for companies specialising in the supply of office and computing equipment. PURE DATA SOLUTIONS LIMITED, an SME located in Calverley, UK, successfully secured the contract, suggesting that similar-sized enterprises with competitive capabilities and expertise in technology and electronic devices could find comparable opportunities in future tenders. The ability to compete in limited competition settings, especially those below procurement thresholds, can be advantageous for businesses aiming to engage with central government departments like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

iPhone 17e for the Current Civil Contingencies Advisor team

Notice Description

Purchase iPhone 17e for the Current Civil Contingencies Advisor team to replace older devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039978-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,285 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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

PURE DATA SOLUTIONS

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