Scope
Reference
DN783668
Description
The Met Office wishes to place a Framework Agreement to cover the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Standard floats with Iridium communications
Lot 2 - Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors
Suppliers may submit bids for one, or both Lots.
The procurement opportunity is advertised on the ProContract portal. Suppliers who are interested in participating in this tender exercise must register their company free of charge on the ProContract eTendering portal by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register and search for project reference DN783668 for more information.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,900,000 excluding VAT
- £2,280,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 January 2026 to 26 January 2029
- Possible extension to 26 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Available option to extend for a further 12 month period up to a total framework duration of four (4) years.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
Contract locations
- UKK4 - Devon
Lot 1. Standard floats with Iridium communications
Description
Standard floats with Iridium communications (temperature, salinity and depth only).
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,890,000 excluding VAT
- £2,268,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000 excluding VAT
- £12,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please refer to tender pack ref. DN783668 for more information.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Standard floats with Iridium communications
Lot 2. Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
22 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement opportunity is advertised on the ProContract portal. Suppliers who are interested in participating in this tender exercise must register their company free of charge on the ProContract eTendering portal by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register and search for project reference DN783668 for more information.
The deadline for tender submission is 12 noon on 22 October 2025 via the ProContract portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Specification Question Responses | Quality | 55% |
| Price | Price | 35% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government