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title: "DN781382"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a43"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# DN781382

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a43

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, involved the award of the contract DN781382 for "GDP Drifting Buoy Barometer Upgrades." This contract, completed on 7th July 2025, falls under the marine equipment industry category. The procurement stage was the award, executed through a direct method without competition, signifying a below-threshold process. The active contract, signed on 7th July 2025, is valued at 36,960 USD and is set to run until 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in the supply and development of marine equipment. Specifically, firms that specialise in manufacturing and upgrading drifting buoy barometers could benefit from such contracting opportunities. While this particular contract was awarded to UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography, other large-scale businesses with expertise in marine technology could position themselves advantageous for future opportunities with public authorities like the Met Office, leveraging their technical capabilities and innovative solutions in maritime technology.

## Notice

GDP Drifting Buoy Barometer Upgrades

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037873-2025 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,960 |

## 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 | UC SAN DIEGO'S SCRIPPS INST. OF OCEANOGR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037873-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037873-2025
  7th July 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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