---
title: "Lumar web crawler renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c38"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066c38.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Lumar web crawler renewal

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c38

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of software support for the Lumar web crawler. Classified under the IT services category—which includes consulting, software development, Internet, and support—the procurement method was direct, given its nature as being below threshold, thus not requiring competition. The contract commenced on 17th March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 15th March 2027, extending services across multiple regions in the UK. Awards were designated for WRITTEN BYTE LTD, a supplier based in London, whose involvement becomes active as of 30th March 2026, all with a notable procurement award valued at £54,170.4 gross, encompassing £45,142 net.

This contract offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for SMEs, by ensuring direct engagement with a major UK public authority like the Met Office. Firms specialising in IT services stand to benefit, particularly those with expertise in software support and development, as the focus is on extending software capabilities and support across various regions within the UK. Such procurements enable businesses to solidify their presence in the public sector, potentially leading to further collaborative opportunities and establishing a competitive advantage in the technology services marketplace.

## Notice

Renewal of software support for Lumar web crawler.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028832-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,142 |
| Contracts value | £45,142 |

## 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 | WRITTEN BYTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 07:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028832-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024054-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028832-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024054-2026
  17th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lumar.io/
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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