Scope
Reference
DN798738
Description
We are looking for a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further year. This would be a zero-commitment framework for the delivery of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) for Moored Buoys on behalf of the Met Office.
The advert can be found:
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract 1. Provision of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) for Moored Buoys on behalf of the Met Office
Supplier
Contract value
- £395,000 excluding VAT
- £474,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 10 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2029
- Possible extension to 16 February 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
1-year optional extension period, providing a 1-month notice period prior to agreement.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
PLANET OCEAN LIMITED
- Companies House: 04831755
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMT-3252-TZBN
16 Camberley Business Centre, Bracebridge
Camberley
GU15 3DP
United Kingdom
Email: sales@planet-ocean.co.uk
Website: http://www.planet-ocean.co.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
None
Associated people/organisations:
None
Contract 1. Provision of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) for Moored Buoys on behalf of the Met Office
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