Scope
Reference
DN783668
Description
The Met Office awarded a framework agreement for the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Standard floats with Iridium communications
Lot 2 - Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Standard floats with Iridium communications
Description
Standard floats with Iridium communications (temperature, salinity and depth only).
Lot 2. Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors
Description
Bio-geochemical-Argo is the extension of the Argo array of profiling floats to include floats that are equipped with additional sensors for pH, oxygen, nitrate, chlorophyll fluorescence, suspended particles and down-welling irradiance. With respect to Lot 2, it is likely that purchases of such floats may range from those with a single additional sensor (most likely dissolved oxygen) through to the full sensor suite.
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The most advantageous call-off contracts.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 1. Standard floats with Iridium communications
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £2,152,748 excluding VAT
- £2,583,297.60 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates
- 27 January 2026 to 26 January 2029
- Possible extension to 26 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Framework Agreement may be renewed at the end of the Initial Period for a further period of one (1) year ("Further Period") by the Met Office giving written notice of renewal to the Suppliers no later than 1 months prior to the expiry of the Initial Period.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
In order to benefit from technological developments within the product range, the Met Office reserves the right to expand the catalogue of related products incorporated into this agreement over the duration of the Framework.
CPV classifications
- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Receipt of an Order | 12 months |
| Delivery Dates | 12 months |
| Accurate and timely billing of invoices | 12 months |
Contract 2
Lots
Lot 2. Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £179,090.88 excluding VAT
- £214,909.06 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates
- 27 January 2026 to 26 January 2029
- Possible extension to 26 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Framework Agreement may be renewed at the end of the Initial Period for a further period of one (1) year ("Further Period") by the Met Office giving written notice of renewal to the Supplier no later than 1 months prior to the expiry of the Initial Period.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
In order to benefit from technological developments within the product range, the Met Office reserves the right to expand the catalogue of related products incorporated into this agreement over the duration of the Framework.
CPV classifications
- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Receipt of an Order | 12 months |
| Delivery Dates | 12 months |
| Accurate and timely billing of invoices | 12 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
nke Instrumentation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPXP-5436-VCHN
6 Rue Gutenberg
Hennebont
56700
France
Email: sales.float@nke.fr
Website: https://nke-instrumentation.fr/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
SWALE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02500466
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJQ-5821-HXXW
6 Greenacres Warpsgrove Lane
Chalgrove
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Email: Sales@swaletechnologies.com
Website: http://Swaleocean.co.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government