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title: "Digitisation of heritage meteorological records"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554fa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-06-27"
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# Digitisation of heritage meteorological records

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

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digitisation of heritage meteorological records" was initiated by the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK. This project falls under the services category with a specific focus on library services, as per its CPV classification. The contract for this procurement has entered the award stage, with the tender being completed through a direct, non-competitive method, specifically aimed at projects below the threshold. Key dates include the contract start on 17th June 2025, with a completion date set for 1st April 2026. This development contract was awarded to J. AND J. NEGUS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Nuneaton, indicating a commitment to engage smaller businesses.

This tender signifies potential business growth opportunities primarily for SMEs specialising in digitisation and archiving services. Companies that have expertise in handling meteorological or library records and can offer compelling service enhancements within specified budgets are well-suited to compete in similar procurement engagements. Additionally, it suggests that agile firms with a strong understanding of working within public sector parameters can benefit by leveraging projects such as these, facilitating business expansion and reputation enhancement in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Digitisation of archival UK & international meteorological service records.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035722-2025 |
| 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 | J. AND J. NEGUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035722-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035722-2025
  27th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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