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title: "Surge Model Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c74"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Surge Model Maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c74

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Surge Model Maintenance." This procurement, classified under the services industry category, aimed to deliver quality controlled tide gauge measurements and observations. Conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, the award has been completed with the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton as the primary supplier. The contract, commencing on 11th May 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2028, has a gross value of £85,256.32. The award was officially active as of 20th May 2026, with a focus on meteorology and research services to be delivered across the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in meteorology and research services to engage with central government projects, enhancing their portfolios and partnerships. Although the procurement process was below threshold and conducted without competition, the awarded contract offers insights into the requirements and standards expected by government bodies such as the Met Office. Companies specialising in meteorological data services or research, particularly those with the capability to deliver across the UK, would find opportunities for collaboration and growth by aligning with similar public authority objectives and standards. Engaging with institutions like the National Oceanography Centre can provide further network-building prospects and long-term government partnerships.

## Notice

Deliver quality controlled tide gauge measurements & observations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045987-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,046 |

## 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71351610 - Meteorology services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 07:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045987-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045987-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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