---
title: "Mooring Chains"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d209"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Mooring Chains

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d209

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Mooring Chains to be used in Cardigan Bay. This contract, identified by "069763-2026", is in the award stage as of 23rd July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2026 and will conclude on 15th October 2026, with a gross value of £35,059.45. The main industry category is goods, specifically offshore equipment, aligning with CPV code 43131100.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in the manufacturing or supply of offshore equipment. Companies with experience in providing marine-related products, especially those in the SME sector like William Hackett Chain Products Limited, the successful supplier for this contract, are well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. Such engagements not only expand market reach but also enhance reputation and visibility within the public sector's procurement landscape.

## Notice

Mooring Chains for Cardigan bay

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069763-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,216 |

## 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 | WILLIAM HACKETT CHAIN PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43131100 - Offshore equipment

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069763-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069763-2026
  23rd July 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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