---
title: "Radiosondes launch provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058619"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-12"
---

# Radiosondes launch provision

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058619

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involves the provision of radiosondes launch services at a designated site. This procurement falls under the industry category of meteorology services and involves multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK. The contract has been awarded to QINETIQ LIMITED and is currently in the awarding stage. The process used was a direct procurement method, conducted below the competition threshold, with the contract starting on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2025. This contract was signed on 31st July 2025, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorology services, allowing them to engage with central government requirements. Although QINETIQ LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, was selected without competition, similar tenders could provide opportunities for small to medium enterprises capable of delivering highly specialised services in meteorological equipment and service provision. Businesses looking to explore similar opportunities would benefit from having technical expertise and capabilities to meet bespoke government service needs, as partnerships with central government bodies like the Met Office can lead to steady contract work and potential expansion into related service areas.

## Notice

Provision of radiosondes launch at designated site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048026-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,000 |

## 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351610 - Meteorology services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 12:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048026-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048026-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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