---
title: "Barometers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a9d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Barometers

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a9d

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government body located in Exeter, has completed a procurement process for the supply of digital barometers for professional meteorology. This contract award, identified under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-069a9d, falls under the category of goods and will specifically support meteorological instrumentation, classified under CPV code 38410000. The procurement method used was direct, suggesting a below-threshold contract awarded without competition, which commenced on 8 May 2026 and concluded on 15 May 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £22,004 (gross £26,404.80), has been formalised with Vaisala Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Birmingham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of metering instruments, particularly in the meteorological sector. Companies focusing on advanced instrumentation for weather forecasting and analysis could find fostering partnerships with entities like the Met Office to be highly beneficial for growth. Although the procurement process is closed, understanding such procedures can prepare niche suppliers for potential future tenders that may allow smaller or innovative companies to showcase their proficiency and expand market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Digital Barometer for professional meteorology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045175-2026 |
| 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 | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,004 |

## 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 | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38410000 - Metering instruments

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 06:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045175-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045175-2026
  18th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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