---
title: "Falkland Islands car lease"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc86"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-08-05"
---

# Falkland Islands car lease

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc86

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Falkland Islands car lease" has been managed by the Met Office, a central government authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically involving motor vehicles, and is completed through a direct procurement method without competition, due to being below the threshold. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract activated on 5th August 2026 and set to run until 31st July 2027. The delivery location is the Falkland Islands, and the total contract value amounts to £34,320

Opportunities arising from this tender predominantly benefit large-scale automotive businesses, particularly those experienced in leasing vehicles in remote or challenging locations. Although the process was direct, knowing about similar future opportunities can guide businesses in preparing to compete when conditions become more favourable for open competition or collaboration with major entities like the Met Office. Suppliers considering engagement in such contracts can explore strategic partnerships with governmental bodies operating in niche geographical markets.

## Notice

Falkland Islands car lease 26/27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074246-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,320 |

## 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 | FALKLAND ISLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074246-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074246-2026
  5th August 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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