---
title: "XWeather Lightning Data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050be6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-02"
---

# XWeather Lightning Data

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050be6

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office has awarded a contract for the procurement titled "XWeather Lightning Data". This procurement relates to the goods category, specifically focusing on the purchase of lightning data. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. VAISALA LIMITED has been selected as the supplier for this contract, which commenced on 1 May 2025 and is set to conclude on 1 August 2025. The delivery of goods is intended for multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The total gross contract value stands at £158,694.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of database and operating software packages. It highlights the potential for companies specialising in weather data analytics and software development to collaborate with public sector entities like the UK Hydrographic Office. Businesses with innovative data solutions and those capable of meeting decentralised needs across multiple UK regions could benefit from engaging in similar future tenders. SMEs in the tech sector could find such government contracts beneficial for growth by establishing long-term partnerships and leveraging government endorsements.

## Notice

Purchase of Lightning Data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018623-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £132,245 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 07:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018623-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018623-2025
  2nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.vaisala.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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