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title: "Replacement of the damaged Essential Distribution Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07909a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Met Office"
published: "2026-10-26"
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# Replacement of the damaged Essential Distribution Board

Buyer: Met Office  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07909a

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## Summary

The Met Office commissioned replacement of a damaged essential distribution board at its Castor Bay site in Lurgan, Craigavon, Northern Ireland. This is electrical engineering installation work, involving removal and replacement of critical electrical distribution equipment at the Met Office facility. The requirement is site-specific and focused on restoring or replacing the damaged board, rather than a broader programme of electrical works.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. The Met Office awarded the work to GRS Building Services through a direct award below the competition threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 8 October 2026 and runs from 19 to 30 October 2026. Its value is £13,452.42 excluding VAT (£16,142.90 including VAT). The award covers one lot and is for works. The award date and evaluation criteria are not stated in the available procurement details.

For suppliers assessing future Met Office requirements, this award shows demand for targeted electrical installation works at the Castor Bay site in Northern Ireland. A credible competitor would need the practical capability to replace a damaged essential distribution board and deliver site-based electrical works within a short programme. Experience with electrical distribution equipment and the capacity to plan and carry out a focused installation would be directly relevant. The contract was awarded without competition, so this outcome does not demonstrate a competitive evaluation or identify specific qualifications, accreditations or selection criteria that a future supplier would need to meet.

## Notice

Replacement of the damaged Essential Distribution Board in Met Office Castor Bay, Lurgan, Craigavon, Northern Ireland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101245-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,452 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Met Office |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Postcode area | 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 | GRS Building Services |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2026 at 16:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101245-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101245-2026
  26th October 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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