---
title: "Manila Observatory"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060127"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Manila Observatory

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060127

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process titled "Manila Observatory". This contract aimed to support the Asia Climate Risk and Impact Strategic Workshop, falling under the services industry category. The procurement was conducted directly, below threshold, and without competition. The relevant contract was awarded to EL OBSERVATORIO DE MANILA, INC., located in Quezon City, Philippines. The award was marked as active on 7th January 2026, with the contract period running from 31st October 2025 to 31st December 2025, valued at £30,000 gross.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to climate risk assessment, workshops, and strategic planning. The businesses best suited for this contract are those with capabilities in consultancy services, particularly in research and development, IT consulting, or other professional services identified by the CPV classifications, including hotel, transport, and telecommunications services. Engaging with such public procurement opportunities can aid enterprises in expanding their portfolio within the Asia-Pacific region by collaborating on substantial climate initiatives.

## Notice

Support to Asia Climate Risk and Impact Strategic Workshop

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001137-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | EL OBSERVATORIO DE MANILA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001137-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001137-2026
  7th 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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