---
title: "Strategic Launch Signage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649e4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# Strategic Launch Signage

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649e4

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Strategic Launch Signage" project. This contract, under the goods category, was awarded using a direct procurement method and without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The supplier for this contract is Signs Express (Plymouth), based in Plymouth, UK. The procurement process is in its award and contract stage, with the contract having been signed on 30th April 2025. The project involves the delivery of printed matter and related products, with the contract period running from 1st May 2025 to 31st May 2025, and extensions possible up to the value of £72,000.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in signage and printed materials to expand their portfolios with government contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in this sector may particularly benefit, as the procurement was conducted below the competition threshold. This offers a competitive edge for local businesses capable of fulfilling government needs for strategic launch signage. Moreover, the potential for contract renewal provides longer-term engagement prospects, fostering sustained business growth.

## Notice

Strategic Launch signage for the Met Office

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010872-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,240 |

## 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 | SIGNS EXPRESS (PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 11:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010872-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010872-2026
  6th 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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