---
title: "Watnall Structured Cabling Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06897f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# Watnall Structured Cabling Upgrade

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06897f

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## Summary

The Met Office is overseeing the procurement process for the "Watnall Structured Cabling Upgrade," which involves structured cabling services as part of the refurbishment of its FSC building in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting installation services of communications equipment and insulated wire and cable within the UK region. The tender process is completed with an award made to Talkwire Ltd under a limited procurement method, signifying a below-threshold, limited competition approach. Key dates include the contract signing on 10th April 2026, with the service period set from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in communication equipment installation and structured cabling services. Firms specialising in insulated wire and cabling in the UK could find substantial prospects through contracts like these. Given its limited competition approach, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Talkwire Ltd may particularly benefit from such targeted procurements, enabling them to leverage specific skill sets and expand their service offerings within central government's public authority sector. Successful bidders should have capabilities aligned with the industry standards to effectively meet project requirements.

## Notice

Structured cabling services during Watnall FSC building refurbishment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037033-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,684 |

## 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 | TALKWIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31300000 - Insulated wire and cable
- 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037033-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037033-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
- https://www.talkwire.co.uk/

## Provenance

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