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12 Jun 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by the Met Office, pertains to the acquisition of Oracle T2 Media Tapes, a contract primarily focused within the industry category of "goods" relating to office and computing machinery. The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, completed this process which was initiated without competition owing to it being a below-threshold value procurement. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and concluded by 31st July 2026, having been signed on 27th May 2026. This process stands at the award and contract stage, with Insurgo Media Services Limited, based in Abertillery, UK, being the designated supplier.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of computing machinery and related supplies to secure government contracts without undergoing competitive processes. Large-scale suppliers, such as Insurgo Media Services Limited, which offer essential goods like media tapes, are well-suited to cater to such requirements set by central governmental agencies. Such contracts not only encourage business growth by ensuring stability through governmental partnerships but also position the suppliers as preferred vendors for future procurements within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Oracle T2 Media Tapes

Notice Description

Provision of 1000 Oracle T2 Tapes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055534-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
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

INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES

Further Information

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