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Mooring Chains

MET OFFICE

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23 Jul 2026 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Mooring Chains to be used in Cardigan Bay. This contract, identified by "069763-2026", is in the award stage as of 23rd July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2026 and will conclude on 15th October 2026, with a gross value of £35,059.45. The main industry category is goods, specifically offshore equipment, aligning with CPV code 43131100.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in the manufacturing or supply of offshore equipment. Companies with experience in providing marine-related products, especially those in the SME sector like William Hackett Chain Products Limited, the successful supplier for this contract, are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. Such engagements not only expand market reach but also enhance reputation and visibility within the public sector's procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mooring Chains

Notice Description

Mooring Chains for Cardigan bay

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d209
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069763-2026
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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43131100 - Offshore equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,216 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 15 Oct 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

WILLIAM HACKETT CHAIN PRODUCTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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