---
title: "Digitisation of archival climate & rainfall records"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554f1"
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# Digitisation of archival climate & rainfall records

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Digitisation of archival climate & rainfall records" was conducted by the Met Office, a prominent public authority in the central government sector, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically within library services. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 17 June 2025 and set to be active until 1 April 2026. Conducted through a direct procurement method as a below-threshold process without competition, this tender has been awarded to AUTOMATED DOCUMENT SERVICES LIMITED, an SME based in Livingston, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £30,000 gross, emphasizes the importance of heritage digitisation within the UKK region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in document digitisation and archival services, particularly SMEs, by offering the chance to collaborate with a central government body like the Met Office. Companies with expertise in heritage preservation, especially those capable of handling large-scale digitisation projects for archival material, will find this tender aligns with their services. The direct method of procurement indicates an efficient and swift engagement, highlighting the potential for professional growth and establishing long-term partnerships with government bodies.

## Notice

Heritage digitisation of archival climate & rainfall records.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035709-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | AUTOMATED DOCUMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035709-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035709-2025
  27th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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