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title: "LTO Tape Media"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-11-27"
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# LTO Tape Media

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-007eae0a-62df-4ffc-b4a9-0768d77eb603

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## Summary

The procurement process for "LTO Tape Media" was conducted by the Met Office, situated in Exeter, England. This tender focused on the supply of 1,000 LTO7 Tape Cartridges and belonged to the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies". The location for delivery was specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and culminated in the award stage, with the contract's commencement noted on 28th October 2025 and completion on 30th November 2025. The total contract value was GBP 34,490, and the award was published on 27th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office and computing equipment supplies, particularly large companies capable of fulfilling bulk orders, like IT providers or distributors. Although the procurement did not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses in the computing supplies sector should explore similar future procurements sponsored by the Met Office or similar public bodies, as these can provide substantial contracts that contribute to business growth and enhanced sector credibility.

## Notice

Provision of LTO7 Tape Cartridges x 1000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5db1b45-e12a-4c42-b52e-8caed7f11c41 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,490 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,490 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE IT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5db1b45-e12a-4c42-b52e-8caed7f11c41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5db1b45-e12a-4c42-b52e-8caed7f11c41
  27th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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