--- title: "DN777211 - Media Weather Graphics and Content Production" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05216f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05216f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05216f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05216f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MET OFFICE" published: "2025-12-01" --- # DN777211 - Media Weather Graphics and Content Production Buyer: MET OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05216f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05216f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05216f.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "DN777211 - Media Weather Graphics and Content Production," is managed by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK. The tender, which was initially intended to supply software and services for weather graphics and content production, has been withdrawn as of 1st December 2025, with the status of relevant lots also marked as withdrawn. Earlier stages included a planning update phase with preliminary market engagement, with milestones and documents being published as of July 2025. The primary industry category is goods, with additional services involved, primarily focusing on software package and information systems. The procurement was planned to commence in June 2026, extending to June 2031, but was reassessed to align with refreshed business strategies. This procurement initiative offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with expertise in broadcast quality graphics and content production. Firms engaged in data visualisation and broadcast production content would find this tender an ideal match, promising a long-term partnership with adaptations for future technology enhancements. Business growth could be accelerated for companies capable of delivering cutting-edge solutions, thereby bolstering their reputation and standing in media production industry. SMEs have stated suitability, indicating an openness to diverse company sizes to compete and collaborate in this government-led framework agreement. ## Notice We are looking for a supplier to supply world class software and services so that the Met Office can produce broadcast quality graphics and content to support its own media channels and fulfil commercial broadcast media contracts. The Met Office are looking for industry leading data visualisation and broadcast production content, delivered in a long-term partnership agreement, where future technologies and developments enhance the Met Office capabilities thereby ensuring the continuation of its world-renowned standing. Please use the following link to access the Preliminary Engagement Document https://procontract.due-north.com/ ### Planning Information Please see details at https://procontract.due-north.com/ Direct Link https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=ca24b110-4741-f011-8136-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078313-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Withdrawn | | Lots status | Withdrawn | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MET OFFICE | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 1 Dec 2025 at 08:42 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078313-2025 - 15 Jul 2025 at 08:21 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039794-2025 - 10 Jul 2025 at 08:33 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038803-2025 - 19 Jun 2025 at 10:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033628-2025 - 6 Jun 2025 at 10:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030531-2025 - 23 May 2025 at 10:15 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025965-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078313-2025 1st December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039794-2025 15th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038803-2025 10th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033628-2025 19th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030531-2025 6th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025965-2025 23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=ca24b110-4741-f011-8136-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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