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title: "Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f2a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f2a

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed an open procurement process for a Background Mapping Contract for Multiple Services. This tender involved providing background mapping services aimed at enhancing multiple services. The procurement stage is now in the award stage, where the contract has been awarded to MapTiler AG from Switzerland. The contract for the provision of these services started on the 2nd of March 2026 and is set to last until the 1st of March 2027, with the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. The main procurement category is goods, specifically related to mapping software packages, and the procurement was conducted under an open procedure facilitated on platforms such as Proactis.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of mapping software and digital services, especially those capable of delivering technical quality solutions. The competitive process saw the engagement of multiple firms, with an emphasis on quality, price, and social value, which suggests that businesses with technological expertise and innovative solutions in mapping and geographic information systems stand to benefit significantly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on environmental sustainability and clean energy usage were particularly encouraged to participate, signalling an opportunity for businesses in these sectors to expand their reach within government contracts.

## Notice

Provision of background mapping services for multiple services

### Planning Information

Please register on the Proactis portal using the link below:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5374a44c-4a4c-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
All details are in the attached documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018313-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | £41,985 |
| Contracts value | £41,985 |

## 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48326000 - Mapping software package
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018313-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013936-2026
- 4 Dec 2025 at 13:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079740-2025
- 18 Jun 2025 at 13:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033372-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018313-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013936-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079740-2025
  4th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033372-2025
  18th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  This opportunity an be found on Proactis under DN779011 which includes all relevant attachments. Suppliers wishing to register can do so here: https://procontract.due-north.com/login The opportunity can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1a0a23b6-00d1-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True CPV categories: 48326000-9 - Mapping software package 71354100-5 - Digital mapping services

## Notice URLs

- http://maptiler.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1a0a23b6-00d1-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5374a44c-4a4c-f011-8138-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://procontract.due-north.com/login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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