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title: "Window Blower"
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# Window Blower

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f7f8f93-cce7-466f-b78a-de00f527a2e7

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, completed a direct procurement process for a "Window Blower" classified under the meteorological instruments industry category. The contract, valued at £12,162.96, was awarded to VAISALA LTD. The procurement process followed a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 14th August 2025. The contract pertains to the delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 21st August 2025 and concluding on 28th August 2025.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of meteorological instruments, especially small and medium enterprises, given the suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying goods within this domain, particularly those with the capability to meet the specific delivery period requirements, could consider similar future tenders issued by public authorities like the Met Office. This contract, awarded through direct procurement, may interest similar suppliers who can competitively provide specialised goods within tight timelines and specified budgets.

## Notice

Window blower

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c41711dd-790a-464d-ab58-e7f9d52edfbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,162 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,162 |
| 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 | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c41711dd-790a-464d-ab58-e7f9d52edfbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c41711dd-790a-464d-ab58-e7f9d52edfbd
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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