---
title: "HQ and Frontline Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2cb"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2cb.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# HQ and Frontline Maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2cb

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## Summary

The Met Office, a prominent public authority within the central government, is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "HQ and Frontline Maintenance." This initiative is focused on delivering both hard and soft facilities management services for its headquarters and frontline locations within the UK. The total estimated contract value amounts to £18,000,000 gross. This procurement is valued to start on 30th December 2028 and conclude by 30th December 2033, with comprehensive details outlined in a planned procurement notice published on 26th May 2026. The procurement falls under the services category as per the CPV classification 79993000 for building and facilities management services, with an expected future notice by 1st January 2027.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in facilities management services. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive maintenance services across various sites will find this a lucrative contract, particularly those experienced in servicing high-demand environments similar to public authority settings. SMEs with expertise in both hard services (such as building maintenance and repairs) and soft services (including cleaning and security) could significantly benefit by participating in this competitive tendering process. The lengthy contract period ensures potential for long-term engagement and revenue growth.

## Notice

Combined hard and soft FM for both HQ and frontline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048477-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2028 - 30 Dec 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 09:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048477-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline 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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