Planning

HQ and Frontline Maintenance

MET OFFICE

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a prominent public authority within the central government, is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "HQ and Frontline Maintenance." This initiative is focused on delivering both hard and soft facilities management services for its headquarters and frontline locations within the UK. The total estimated contract value amounts to £18,000,000 gross. This procurement is valued to start on 30th December 2028 and conclude by 30th December 2033, with comprehensive details outlined in a planned procurement notice published on 26th May 2026. The procurement falls under the services category as per the CPV classification 79993000 for building and facilities management services, with an expected future notice by 1st January 2027.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in facilities management services. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive maintenance services across various sites will find this a lucrative contract, particularly those experienced in servicing high-demand environments similar to public authority settings. SMEs with expertise in both hard services (such as building maintenance and repairs) and soft services (including cleaning and security) could significantly benefit by participating in this competitive tendering process. The lengthy contract period ensures potential for long-term engagement and revenue growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HQ and Frontline Maintenance

Notice Description

Combined hard and soft FM for both HQ and frontline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048477-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2028 - 30 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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