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title: "Ruggedised Router Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd7f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-12-29"
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# Ruggedised Router Hardware

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd7f

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for "Ruggedised Router Hardware". This contract involved the supply of Westermo Merlin ruggedised routers and online training, falling under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages". The procurement process was conducted via a limited competition method below the threshold, with the award stage reaching completion on 29 December 2025. The contract, awarded to BOXXE LIMITED, commenced on 2 December 2025 and is set to conclude by 30 January 2026, with a gross contract value of £25,525.91.

This procurement opportunity provides significant potential for businesses involved in supplying computing hardware and related services, particularly those experienced in ruggedised technology solutions. Large enterprises, similar to BOXXE LIMITED, which served as the supplier, are well-suited to leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and client base within the public sector. The opportunity to deliver goods and services to a prestigious government authority like the Met Office can solidify a supplier's reputation for reliability and quality in delivering critical IT infrastructure. Such contracts can serve as a springboard for further opportunities in public procurement, especially in sectors where specialist technology solutions are in demand.

## Notice

Westermo Merlin ruggedised routers and online training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086222-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,271 |

## 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 | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 10:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086222-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086222-2025
  29th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.boxxe.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

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