---
title: "Supply of ice buoys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e44"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-27"
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# Supply of ice buoys

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e44

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## Summary

The Met Office, situated in Exeter, UK, facilitated a procurement process for the supply of six ice buoys under its Advancing Arctic Capabilities programme. The contract was awarded to MetOcean Telematics LTD, a Canadian-based supplier, specialising in surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments. The procurement, carried out through a limited competition method below the threshold, reached the award stage with the contract signed on 30th January 2026 and active through to 31st March 2026. As a public authority under central government, the Met Office sought to enhance its observational work capabilities during this timeframe.

This tender offers promising prospects for businesses involved in oceanographic instrumentation and related fields. Companies looking to expand their markets in the UK, especially in providing specialised goods for governmental projects, can find potential growth opportunities by engaging in similar procurement tenders. Medium to large-scale businesses with expertise in environmental and scientific instrumentation would be particularly suited for competition in this segment of procurement, given the contract’s focus on high-quality surveying and observational equipment. These projects can solidify business presence in international markets, such as within the UK, creating pathways for long-term partnerships with governmental agencies.

## Notice

Supply of six ice buoys for observations work under the Met Office's Advancing Arctic Capabilites programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017894-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,625 |

## 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 | METOCEAN TELEMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017894-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017894-2026
  27th 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/

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