---
title: "Car hire for Akrotiri office"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060e71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# Car hire for Akrotiri office

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060e71

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for car hire services at its Akrotiri office in Cyprus. The contract, titled "Car hire for Akrotiri office," is for the period from 2026 to 2029. This procurement process, with ID P115327, was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, as the value was set at €34,400. The contract was awarded to AVIS Budget Payless from Cyprus, marking the award stage as active as of 26th January 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of providing fleet management, repair, and maintenance services in Cyprus, as outlined under CPV code 50111000. Businesses situated within the same region or those with an existing presence in Cyprus can find such contracts beneficial for expanding their service portfolios. Collaborations with government agencies such as the Met Office enable suppliers to establish a strong foothold in the industry, leveraging the opportunity to enhance brand visibility and credibility within the public sector domain.

## Notice

Provision of car hire for Akrotiri office 2026 - 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006619-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,400 |

## 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 | AVIS BUDGET PAYLESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 12:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006619-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006619-2026
  26th 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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