---
title: "IT Hall 3 Links 2026-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060a8e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-21"
---

# IT Hall 3 Links 2026-2029

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a8e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office as the buying organisation, which recently completed a contract titled "IT Hall 3 Links 2026-2029". This contract falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support, with the delivery location being the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, having been completed on 21st January 2026. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, under the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54, for a three-year On-net Direct Internet Access service valued at £18,000 gross.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing Internet and support services. Large-scale IT service providers, like Virgin Media Business, which was awarded the contract, have the potential to compete effectively for such contracts. The process favours organisations equipped with the resources and expertise to deliver over an extended period, thereby allowing them to establish and solidify business relationships within the public sector, enhance their portfolios, and augment their market presence.

## Notice

IT Hall 3 - On-net Direct Internet Access (DIA) service 3 Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005086-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005086-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005086-2026
  21st 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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