---
title: "Buoyancy Tower Resupply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dde4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-11-10"
---

# Buoyancy Tower Resupply

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dde4

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## Summary

The Met Office has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Buoyancy Tower Resupply" project, a direct procurement under the threshold without competition. This process focused on the replacement of a DB14000 buoy mast, categorised under goods related to surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. The contract was awarded on 7th November 2025, with the delivery scheduled for 5th January 2026, in Exeter, United Kingdom. The contracting authority, part of the UK's central government structures, used its direct procurement method to efficiently engage the market.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the marine and oceanographic equipment industry, showcasing a conducive environment for large enterprises like HYDROSPHERE UK LIMITED, who was awarded the contract. Companies specialising in the production or supply of complex surveying and oceanographic instruments stand to benefit significantly by participating in such procurement processes. This engagement not only secures business growth by tapping into government projects but also bolsters their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Replacement of DB14000 buoy mast

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072482-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,192 |

## 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 | HYDROSPHERE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072482-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072482-2025
  10th November 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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