---
title: "Supply of Sun Photometers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bb3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Supply of Sun Photometers

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bb3

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed the procurement process of awarding a contract for the supply of Sun Photometers for use within the Volcanic Ash Observer Network (VAON). The procurement was executed using a direct award method, with technical reasons stipulated under Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. This process resulted in the selection of CIMEL ELECTRONIQUE as the supplier, delivering meteorological instruments to the UK starting from the 1st of April 2026, with a contract period lasting until 31st March 2036. The contract was signed on 26th March 2026 and entails a gross value of EUR 720,000.

This contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of specialised meteorological instruments. The direct award due to the technical requirements indicates there may be a scarcity of competition, providing niche manufacturers and suppliers in this industry a chance to develop unique offerings and deepen collaborations. Companies that have expertise in sophisticated instrument technologies or those looking to expand their services within governmental meteorological projects will find this scenario particularly favourable for business growth.

## Notice

Supply of Sun Photometers for use within the Volcanic Ash Observer Network (VAON)

### Procurement Information

The conditions of Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023, have been met in relation to an award of a public contract (a) due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, i.e. only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b) there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028041-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## 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 | CIMEL ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028041-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024034-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023814-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028041-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024034-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023814-2026
  17th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cimel.fr/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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