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
Total value (estimated)
- £395,000 excluding VAT
- £474,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2029
- Possible extension to 16 February 2029
- 3 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
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See tender documentation for call-off process.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
A copy of the Tender documents must be submitted no later than 12:00 hrs on 14th January 2026 via the Met Office Portal:
https://procontract.due-north.com/register
For any system issues related to registration or accessing the opportunity on the Met Office ProContract Portal please contact the ProContract Helpdesk - by emailing the ProContract support team - ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality 60% | Quality 60% |
Quality | 60% |
| Cost 30% | Cost 30% |
Cost | 30% |
| Social Value 10% | Social Value 10% |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=413b2c5e-cbca-f011-813a-005056b64545
https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=413b2c5e-cbca-f011-813a-005056b64545
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=413b2c5e-cbca-f011-813a-005056b64545
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