---
title: "Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c7c"
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published: "2021-01-22"
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# Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c7c

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and was initiated on 22nd January 2021, culminating in the award to Vaisala Oyj on 14th January 2021. This procurement, which aimed to enhance the detection of wind rotor effects and improve decision-making for clients, was situated in the UK region, with the delivery expected to assist environmental monitoring efforts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in advanced technological solutions, particularly those focused on environmental monitoring, data analytics, and equipment development. Companies with expertise in Doppler LiDAR technology or related precision instruments would be particularly well-suited to engage in future contracts to support the Met Office's objectives. Potential suppliers can leverage this awarded contract as a reference to showcase their capabilities in similar projects and enhance their competitiveness in the public sector procurement landscape.

## 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/001318-2021 |
| 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 | 22 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

- 22 Jan 2021 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001318-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:282741-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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