---
title: "Solace Subscription Renewal (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06145e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Solace Subscription Renewal (2026)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06145e

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## Summary

The Met Office, a leading UK central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed a public procurement process for the annual renewal of a subscription for Solace message broker software. This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, and involves the provision of goods by Solace Corporation, a large-scale supplier based in Canada. The procurement followed a direct method without competition, reflecting its status as a below-threshold process, and the award was made active on 2nd February 2026. The contract, valued at £22,215 excluding VAT, is set to commence on 10th February 2026 and will end on 9th February 2027.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for large-scale software and information system companies, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality software solutions like message broker tools. Businesses in similar sectors that specialise in software packages may find indirect growth opportunities by understanding how to engage with large public authorities for similar future contracts. Although this procurement was awarded directly to Solace Corporation, understanding the method and details of such awards can provide insights on necessary compliance and potential inroads for competitive bidding when thresholds and transparency requirements differ.

## Notice

Annual renewal of subscription for Solace message broker software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009024-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,215 |

## 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 | SOLACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009024-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009024-2026
  2nd February 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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