---
title: "FGS Third line support contract extension until"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d747c192-6bd2-4a80-b2ea-fd4235ff9fe2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2024-04-05"
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# FGS Third line support contract extension until

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d747c192-6bd2-4a80-b2ea-fd4235ff9fe2

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded the FGS Third line support contract extension until September 30, 2024, with a value of £75,000. The procurement stage was completed under a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on February 29, 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract extension with the Met Office offers growth opportunities for businesses, especially in IT services for consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The award was granted to SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, a large-scale business based in London, highlighting potential for similar companies looking to expand their presence in the IT services sector.

## Notice

FGS Third line support contract extension until Framework Number:RM1043.7FG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d69c1df-66c5-436a-820f-c2f2c73e6a1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d69c1df-66c5-436a-820f-c2f2c73e6a1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d69c1df-66c5-436a-820f-c2f2c73e6a1b
  5th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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