---
title: "Rainguages"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a135"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Rainguages

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a135

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## Summary

The Met Office, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Rainguages" for the supply of a Bucket Assembly Spare for the SBS 500 Rainguage. The procurement, which falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was conducted via a direct method below the threshold without competition. The award was made on 24th September 2025, and the contract is active from the same date until 17th October 2025. The main delivery location for this procurement is within the UK, and it focuses on goods procurement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision equipment manufacturing, particularly firms like small and medium enterprises capable of supplying laboratory and optical products. Environmental Measurements Ltd, suited for this requirement given its scope and SME status, was selected as the supplier. The completion of such contracts can enhance the growth potential and market credibility of similar companies looking to engage with public sector procurement. The direct procurement method suggests a streamlined process that can attract businesses with the relevant expertise and competitive product offerings.

## Notice

Bucket Assembly Spare for SBS 500 Rainguage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059313-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,850 |

## 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 | ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059313-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059313-2025
  24th September 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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