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title: "HPC Firewall - Replacement SFPs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ece"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# HPC Firewall - Replacement SFPs

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ece

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has recently completed a tendering process for the project titled "HPC Firewall - Replacement SFPs." This procurement process focused on the supply of Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules necessary for their high-performance computing infrastructure, classifying the project under the goods category related to "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages." The procurement was done using a limited method due to the contract being below the threshold and involved limited competition. The procurement stage concluded with the award and contract active by 31st March 2026, with a contract period running from the start date to the 30th of June 2026. The total contract value amounted to GBP 17,353.92.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses dealing in computing hardware and network solutions, especially those specialising in modular hardware components. The selected supplier, BOXXE, underscores the potential for large-scale enterprises to compete effectively in such procurements. However, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in supplying innovative, cost-effective SFP solutions could also be advantaged in similar opportunities, provided they can navigate the limited competition frameworks effectively. Engaging in such public sector contracts can pave the way for substantial business growth by enhancing credibility, market presence, and experience, particularly in the government sector.

## Notice

Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) modules

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032298-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,353 |

## 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 | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032298-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032298-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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