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Surge Model Maintenance

MET OFFICE

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20 May 2026 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Surge Model Maintenance." This procurement, classified under the services industry category, aimed to deliver quality controlled tide gauge measurements and observations. Conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, the award has been completed with the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton as the primary supplier. The contract, commencing on 11th May 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028, has a gross value of £85,256.32. The award was officially active as of 20th May 2026, with a focus on meteorology and research services to be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in meteorology and research services to engage with central government projects, enhancing their portfolios and partnerships. Although the procurement process was below threshold and conducted without competition, the awarded contract offers insights into the requirements and standards expected by government bodies such as the Met Office. Companies specialising in meteorological data services or research, particularly those with the capability to deliver across the UK, would find opportunities for collaboration and growth by aligning with similar public authority objectives and standards. Engaging with institutions like the National Oceanography Centre can provide further network-building prospects and long-term government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Surge Model Maintenance

Notice Description

Deliver quality controlled tide gauge measurements & observations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045987-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71351610 - Meteorology services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,046 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

Further Information

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