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RCD Outlets

MET OFFICE

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08 Jun 2026 at 10:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "RCD Outlets" was conducted by the Met Office, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, located in Exeter. This contract falls under the industry category of "Electrical supplies and accessories" and concerns goods. The procurement method used was "direct," specifically below-threshold without competition, and the contract was tagged as "complete" as of 8th June 2026. The delivery is to be fulfilled within the UK, with the contract period starting on 5th June 2026 and ending on 10th July 2026. The awarded supplier for this contract was Devondale Electrical Distributors Ltd, whose details suggest they are a small to medium enterprise (SME) based in Exeter.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical goods and accessories, especially those capable of supplying Legrand manufactured Twin Socket RCD Outlets. Businesses that can efficiently manage small-scale direct contracts without competition would be particularly suited to such processes. Enterprises looking to expand their footprint in public procurement, specifically within the government sector in the UK, can leverage this type of invitation to participate in future contracts through building relationships and proving reliability and quality in deliveries. The Met Office's procurement activities could foster growth for electrical suppliers by engaging in repetitive and consistent supply contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCD Outlets

Notice Description

Legrand manufactured Twin Socket RCD Outlets

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053720-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

DEVONDALE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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