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Barometers

MET OFFICE

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18 May 2026 at 06:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government body located in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for the supply of digital barometers for professional meteorology. This contract award, identified under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-069a9d, falls under the category of goods and will specifically support meteorological instrumentation, classified under CPV code 38410000. The procurement method used was direct, suggesting a below-threshold contract awarded without competition, which commenced on 8 May 2026 and concluded on 15 May 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £22,004 (gross £26,404.80), has been formalised with Vaisala Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of metering instruments, particularly in the meteorological sector. Companies focusing on advanced instrumentation for weather forecasting and analysis could find fostering partnerships with entities like the Met Office to be highly beneficial for growth. Although the procurement process is closed, understanding such procedures can prepare niche suppliers for potential future tenders that may allow smaller or innovative companies to showcase their proficiency and expand market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barometers

Notice Description

Digital Barometer for professional meteorology

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045175-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38410000 - Metering instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,004 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 30 days
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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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