---
title: "Oracle Database Licence renewal (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067021"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Oracle Database Licence renewal (2026)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067021

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the renewal of Oracle database licences for a one-year period has been completed by the Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement relates to the information technology sector, specifically concerning software packages and information systems. The procurement stage is classified as 'Award', with the contract signed on 4th March 2026. The contract is valued at £72,276.95 gross, spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold, without competition, indicating targeted engagement with the supplier, ORACLE CORPORATION UK LIMITED, headquartered in Reading.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale technology and software companies that can offer continued subscription services and support for database systems. Businesses with expertise in software package offerings, especially those aligned with Oracle products, could leverage similar opportunities to engage with government contracts, enhancing their public sector footprint. Although this particular procurement was non-competitive, understanding the specific needs of the public sector for essential software services can position companies favourably for similar direct procurement opportunities in future engagements.

## Notice

Renewal of Oracle database subscription for a period of one (1) year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025672-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,230 |

## 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 | ORACLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025672-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025672-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oracle.com/uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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