--- title: "Land Observations Networks Modems and Sims" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ed3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed3c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MET OFFICE" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Land Observations Networks Modems and Sims Buyer: MET OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ed3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ed3c.json) ## Summary The Met Office, a central government public authority in Exeter, United Kingdom, is currently engaged in the tender process for the provision of "Land Observations Networks Modems and Sims" as of April 2026. This active procurement, valued at £250,000, seeks a supplier to enable real-time data transfer from approximately 300 automatic weather stations. The open procedure outlines the tender period closing on 1st June 2026, with submissions required through Proactis. Prospective suppliers can submit queries until 20th May 2026, and the contract is expected to be awarded by 10th August 2026. The selected supplier will engage from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031, with an option for a 24-month renewal. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in data communications equipment and services, particularly those experienced in supporting 4G and 2G connectivity solutions. Companies that are SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the award criteria balancing technical quality and cost considerations at 70% and 30% respectively. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or enhance their footing within the government sector, fostering growth through significant exposure and potential long-term collaboration with the Met Office, particularly in technology-driven data solutions. ## Notice We operate a network of around 300 automatic weather stations (AWS), mostly in the UK, but also a small number overseas. The weather observation data collected at these sites is collated on a logger at site and then communicated every minute to our central cloud based system in real time. Some sites have mains power, some operate on a 50W solar panel. The majority of sites have 4G connectivity, but there are a subset that only have 2G connectivity at present. We are looking for a supplier to provide a communications solution to allow for the real time transfer of our land surface observation data to our central cloud based collection system every minute in real time. ### Planning Information Please see details at https://procontract.due-north.com/ Reference DN79893 - Land Network Routers and Sims ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040170-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | 2031-09-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £208,333 | | Lots value | £208,333 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 32581000 - Data-communications equipment - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 16:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040170-2026 - 30 Apr 2026 at 15:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040155-2026 - 2 Dec 2025 at 15:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079039-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040170-2026 30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040155-2026 30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079039-2025 2nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=5cae7328-ac44-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectId=f696837f-3dcc-f011-813a-005056b64545 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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