---
title: "Xweather Lightening Data"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051292"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-14"
---

# Xweather Lightening Data

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051292

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office, headquartered in Taunton, UK, concluded a procurement process for "Xweather Lightning Data" under the industry category of weather-forecasting services. The procurement, identified by ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-051292", follows a direct procurement method without competition, as it falls below the threshold. This contract, awarded to Vaisala Limited, a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise based in Birmingham, became active on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 1st August 2025. The contract value is grossly GBP 158,694, and it was formalised on the start date of the procurement period.

The tender for Xweather Lightning Data presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in high-tech weather forecasting and data services. The completion of this contract underlines the potential for collaboration with central government agencies like the UK Hydrographic Office, which could lead to future engagements in similar sectors. Businesses capable of providing specialised data services without necessitating extensive competitive bidding are particularly well-suited to leverage similar procurement opportunities for expanding their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Xweather Lightening Data for UKHO

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021051-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 07:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021051-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021051-2025
  14th 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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