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title: "Supply of drifting buoys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-02-27"
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# Supply of drifting buoys

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e47

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## Summary

In this procurement process, the Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, seeks the supply of six drifting buoys for observation work under the Advancing Arctic Capabilities programme. This tender, titled "Supply of drifting buoys," falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipments, with goods to be delivered in the UK region. The procurement method utilised is limited competition, designed to be below threshold. The award has been completed, with key dates including the contract signing on 30th January 2026 and its completion scheduled for 31st March 2026. The contract value is set at £17,725.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to engage with a high-profile government programme. Large-scale suppliers with experience in producing precision instruments or drifting buoys, like MetOcean Telematics LTD, who has been awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises. This process can spearhead growth by allowing involved businesses to enhance their portfolio and gain recognition within government-funded initiatives, helping them to establish and strengthen their presence in both domestic and international markets.

## Notice

Supply of six drifting 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/017901-2026 |
| 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 | £17,725 |

## 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017901-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017901-2026
  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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