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title: "Thorlux Gateway upgrade - D1"
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# Thorlux Gateway upgrade - D1

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fa932e6-c829-4294-89cc-402fc725ae1c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Thorlux Gateway upgrade - D1" has been completed, with the Met Office, located in Exeter, as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the industry category of lighting systems, specifically using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract period starting on 13 March 2025 and concluding on 31 December 2025. The procurement process was geographically focused in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value was £11,395.48 GBP. The relevant tendering period had closed on 27 February 2025.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in lighting systems to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolios. Given the completion of this tender, other small and medium enterprises in this sector may benefit from establishing similar contracts with organisations like the Met Office. With THORLUX LIGHTING, a large-scale company, having been awarded the contract, this situation highlights potential prospects for competitive businesses within the lighting solutions industry to engage with significant public sector projects.

## Notice

Thorlux Gateway upgrade - D1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5374b658-4fd1-4c94-ac80-abe003c3ca7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,395 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,395 |
| 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 | THORLUX LIGHTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5374b658-4fd1-4c94-ac80-abe003c3ca7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5374b658-4fd1-4c94-ac80-abe003c3ca7f
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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