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title: "ODAS buoy refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# ODAS buoy refurbishment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff0c

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom, based in Exeter. The tender, titled "ODAS buoy refurbishment," focused on refurbishing ODAS buoy 62 and was associated with the services industry category, specifically buoy maintenance services. The procurement was carried out using a direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 18th December 2025 to Ocean Scientific International Ltd, with the contract period set for 16th February 2026. The procurement stage is at the award stage, having moved to contract status marked as complete.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in marine technology and refurbishment services. With its focus on buoy maintenance, businesses capable of delivering high-quality refurbishment services for marine equipment would find this procurement advantageous. The direct procurement process highlights the Met Office's specific requirements and willingness to engage with businesses that can meet their needs swiftly and effectively, providing a platform for successful suppliers to establish a working relationship with a central government authority.

## Notice

Refurbishment to ODAS buoy 62

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000171-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,750 |

## 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 | OCEAN SCIENTIFIC INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50246200 - Buoy maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 10:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000171-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000171-2026
  5th January 2026 - 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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