Scope
Reference
1794
Description
Provision of 2,500 media tapes
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £275,000 excluding VAT
- £330,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
22 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 30 November 2025
- 1 month
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 30234000 - Storage media
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
The Met Office has previously run a procurement to source T2 media tapes which was unsuccessful and didn't provide the level of quality needed.
The selected supplier has consistently provided fully compliant and certified media previously.
Supplier
INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 07044710
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQM-1731-ZBJR
Unit 12 Roseheyworth Business Park
Abertillery
NP13 1SP
United Kingdom
Email: compliance@insurgo.co.uk
Region: UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
Contract 1
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