---
title: "DIGITAL OCEANOGRAPHIC THERMOMETER"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d272"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# DIGITAL OCEANOGRAPHIC THERMOMETER

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d272

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, successfully awarded a contract for the supply of a "Digital Oceanographic Thermometer" (SBE). The procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. This particular tender falls within the goods category, specifically related to meteorological instruments. The award was finalised on 23rd October 2025, and the active contract period extends from 23rd October 2025 until 28th February 2026. The total contract value is £24,761.64, and the delivery location is within the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in meteorological instruments. Companies operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could especially benefit, as demonstrated by the success of PLANET OCEAN, the SME awarded the contract. Such tenders are ideal for businesses with established expertise in producing specialised scientific equipment, looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. By engaging in similar procurement processes, companies can establish valuable relationships with key government departments such as the Met Office, facilitating future collaborations and project opportunities.

## Notice

DIGITAL OCEANOGRAPHIC THERMOMETER SBE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067808-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,761 |

## 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 | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067808-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067808-2025
  23rd 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/

## Provenance

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