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title: "Wave Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d098"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Wave Sensors

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d098

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## Summary

The Met Office has successfully completed a procurement process for the acquisition of directional wave sensors, with the industry category being meteorological instruments. The contract, awarded to XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS UK LTD, represents a direct procurement method without competition, due to it being below the threshold. Based in Exeter, the Met Office, a public authority and central government body, has structured this procurement under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The contract commenced on 21st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2025, with the total contract value grossing £87,901.20. This procurement process is categorized under 'goods’, and delivery of the sensors will occur within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the meteorological and sensor technology sectors. Companies engaged in providing meteorological instruments or operating within the water solutions domain stand to benefit from such contracts. Large enterprises, similar to XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS UK LTD, with capabilities in meeting government procurement requirements for cutting-edge technologies, may find similar opportunities rewarding and conducive for expanding their portfolio within public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Directional wave sensors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067040-2025 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,251 |

## 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 | XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 10:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067040-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067040-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
- https://www.xylem.com/en-uk/

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