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30 Jun 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, involved the contracting of junction boxes under the category of goods. The tender, titled "Junction Boxes", was completed using a direct procurement method without competition as it was below the threshold. The process was initiated as a tender on 30th June 2026, and the contract was signed on 13th May 2026 to be active from 13th May 2026 to 5th June 2026. The awarded supplier is Agt Electrical (Exeter) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in the same locality, Exeter.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical distribution equipment, particularly those with the capability to supply junction boxes. Small and medium-sized enterprises like Agt Electrical (Exeter) Ltd that operate in the goods category, especially within the electrical industry, would find such direct procurement processes advantageous given their scale and logistical proximity to the contracting authority. The nature of the procurement reflects a streamlined process favouring local suppliers, allowing for business growth in domestic markets concerning public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Junction Boxes

Notice Description

Junction Boxes, MMS/AWS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c013
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061219-2026
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

31213100 - Distribution boxes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,926 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 5 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
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

AGT ELECTRICAL (EXETER

Further Information

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