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title: "Oracle T2 Media Tapes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060c4d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Oracle T2 Media Tapes

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060c4d

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of 1,000 Oracle T2 media tapes, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via direct award following previously unsuccessful attempts, with the rationale being the supplier's historical ability to meet quality standards. The procurement falls under the category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies," relevant to businesses in computing and office equipment sales. The contractual period for delivery runs from 10th March 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a signed contract dated 10th March 2026. The overall gross contract value is £264,000, reflecting a significant investment for potential suppliers in this sector.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale suppliers, particularly those specialising in media storage and computing supplies, as evidenced by the selection of INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES LIMITED as the supplier. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, compliant media tapes would find substantial growth prospects, aligning with public authority procurement needs. The direct award method highlights the need for reliable and proven suppliers, underscoring potential long-term partnerships with government entities such as the Met Office for those who can maintain high standards of quality and compliance.

## Notice

Provision of 1,000 T2 media tapes

### Procurement Information

The Met Office has previously run a procurement to source T2 media tapes which was unsuccessful and didn't provide the level of quality needed. The selected supplier has consistently provided fully compliant and certified media previously.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025655-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| Contracts value | £220,000 |

## 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 | INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES |

## 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

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025655-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 14:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005790-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025655-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005790-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Transparency 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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