---
title: "Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028a9d"
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# Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028a9d

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the supply of a Doppler LiDAR solution for wind monitoring, led by the Met Office, a national agency based in Exeter, UK. This procurement process, classified under the goods category and specifically in laboratory, optical and precision equipment, has been conducted through an open procedure. The contract was signed on 14 January 2021, and the main location for the delivery is within the UK. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with an active award granted to Vaisala Oyj.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of environmental monitoring, technology solutions, and precision equipment manufacturing. Companies specializing in advanced sensing technologies, particularly those with experience in wind monitoring or similar environmental applications, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful implementation of Doppler LiDAR solutions is key for organisations that require accurate real-time data for improved decision-making in turbulence management.

## Notice

This procurement involves the supply of Doppler LiDAR solutions to assist with the detection of wind rotors and general wind monitoring applications. The aim of this procurement is to improve our ability to detect rotor effects in real time, which might allow us to assign an objective quantification of the severity of turbulence. This could improve the advice provided to customers, potentially giving them sufficient confidence to make real-time management decisions based on this advice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement involves the supply of Doppler LiDAR solutions to assist with the detection of wind rotors and general wind monitoring applications. The aim of this procurement is to improve our ability to detect rotor effects in real time, which might allow us to assign an objective quantification of the severity of turbulence. This could improve the advice provided to customers, potentially giving them sufficient confidence to make real-time management decisions based on this advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000839-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000839-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:503814-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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