Scope
Reference
DN798738
Description
The Authority has awarded a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further year. This is a zero commitment framework agreement for the provision of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) upto the value of £395000 excluding VAT.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This is a zero-commitment framework awarded to a single supplier for the delivery of Oceanographic CTDs (conductivity, temperature, and depth) for Moored Buoys on behalf of the Met Office.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
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
Date signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2029
- Possible extension to 16 February 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
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
CPV classifications
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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
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