Award

PRT type Temperature sensors

MET OFFICE

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Award

29 May 2026 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by the Met Office—a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom—has reached the Award stage for the provision of PRT type Temperature sensors. This contract pertains to the goods industry category, specifically instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases. Located in Exeter, and classified under the region of UKK43, the Met Office operates from its headquarters on Fitzroy Road. The procurement was conducted directly, below threshold, and without competition. The contract was signed on 27th May 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 19th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of temperature measuring instruments. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in manufacturing goods related to thermometers and resistance elements may benefit. The successful supplier, H & B Sensors Ltd, demonstrates the potential for similar businesses to secure contracts through direct procurement methods, enhancing their market presence within the government sector.

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Notice Title

PRT type Temperature sensors

Notice Description

Thermometer, Element Resistance MK4A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050755-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,215 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 30 days
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

H & B SENSORS

Further Information

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