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05 Aug 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Falkland Islands car lease" has been managed by the Met Office, a central government authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically involving motor vehicles, and is completed through a direct procurement method without competition, due to being below the threshold. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract activated on 5th August 2026 and set to run until 31st July 2027. The delivery location is the Falkland Islands, and the total contract value amounts to £34,320

Opportunities arising from this tender predominantly benefit large-scale automotive businesses, particularly those experienced in leasing vehicles in remote or challenging locations. Although the process was direct, knowing about similar future opportunities can guide businesses in preparing to compete when conditions become more favourable for open competition or collaboration with major entities like the Met Office. Suppliers considering engagement in such contracts can explore strategic partnerships with governmental bodies operating in niche geographical markets.

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Notice Title

Falkland Islands car lease

Notice Description

Falkland Islands car lease 26/27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074246-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
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

FALKLAND ISLAND

Further Information

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