---
title: "Buoyancy Tower"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-12-01"
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# Buoyancy Tower

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec02

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Buoyancy Tower," involved replacing a Mobilis DB14000 Buoy Mast at the PAP site. It falls under the marine equipment industry category. The procurement stage was at completion, with the contract awarded on 21st November 2025, and it will conclude by 16th March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, a below-threshold process without competition, indicating a straightforward arrangement suitable for specialised requirements.

For businesses aiming for growth, this tender provided an opportunity related to marine equipment, a sector ripe for companies with expertise in maritime technology and infrastructure. The contract was awarded to HYDROSPHERE UK LIMITED, which suggests that similar SMEs with relevant experience and capability in producing or maintaining buoyancy-related equipment could be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts. Given the direct procurement method without competition, familiarity with public sector needs and the ability to offer unique solutions would be advantageous for participation in such tenders.

## Notice

Replacement Mobilis DB14000 Buoy Mast at PAP site

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078516-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,097 |

## 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078516-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078516-2025
  1st December 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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