---
title: "Seal tag upgrades"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e850"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Seal tag upgrades

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e850

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## Summary

The Met Office in Exeter, a central government public authority, has completed a direct procurement process for "Seal tag upgrades" to enhance real-time meteorological data transmission. This tender, identified by the ID P115099, falls under the goods category within the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry. The procurement was conducted below threshold levels without competition and was awarded to the University of St Andrews. The contract, valued at £10,000 with a gross value of £12,000 inclusive, was signed on the 24th of November, 2025, and remains active until the 18th of December, 2025.

This procurement activity presents opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of telecommunications equipment, specifically those capable of innovating in data transmission technologies. Companies with expertise in advanced meteorological solutions or specialising as large-scale suppliers could find similar future tenders beneficial for business expansion. The necessity for precise technological upgrades highlights demand in this niche sector and positions competent suppliers advantageously in the government procurement market.

## Notice

Seal tag upgrades to allow real-time meteorological data transmission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076849-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076849-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076849-2025
  25th 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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