---
title: "Stores - Temperature Range"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054eef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# Stores - Temperature Range

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054eef

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has recently completed the acquisition relating to "Stores - Temperature Range". This contract, part of the goods category, involved the direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement aimed to acquire HMP110 sensors for land and marine applications, assisting in maintaining operational continuity. The awarded stage was completed with a contract period from 17th June 2025 to 18th July 2025. The contract was valued at £27,640 GBP and was awarded to VAISALA LTD, a large enterprise located in Birmingham.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment and sensors, particularly those capable of supplying calibration and repair cycle replacements. Given the nature of the contract and its direct procurement method, businesses that can provide highly specialised, reliable products without the need for extensive competitive bidding processes may find similar opportunities beneficial to their growth. Large enterprises with established reputations, especially within the temperature sensor industry, would be well-suited to compete in such tender processes in the future.

## Notice

This order is for a quantity of HMP110 sensors for land and marine applications. The additional sensors are required to ensure operational continuity by supporting the calibration/repair cycle; replacing faulty devices removed from circulation that are beyond economical repair

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033220-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,640 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033220-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033220-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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