Construction Contract Leads
United Kingdom
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 5th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078084 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Marine equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £600,000 |
United Kingdom
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 5th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078084 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Marine equipment |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £600,000 |
Scope
Reference
DN831258
Description
The Met office requires the supply of a mooring ropes and thimbles configuration for suitable for use with our deep sea buoys moorings. This will require the provision of ropes at various lengths need to individually configurable to requirements of each buoy and must come encapsulated and provided with K2-C thimbles with master-links.
The Met Office is looking to award framework contract for 3 years with the possibility of extending for a further 12 months.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2027 to 4 January 2030
- Possible extension to 4 January 2031
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Extending the contract for a further 12 months by mutual agreement for the same goods.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend. Option to replace the specified goods in line with new product lines.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See ITT documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
See ITT documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 October 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3cb03cc-9bc0-f111-813c-005056b64545
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 December 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical requirements | See ITT document | Quality | 60% |
| Price | See ITT | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | See ITT documents | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b3cb03cc-9bc0-f111-813c-005056b64545
The Met office requires the supply of a mooring ropes and thimbles configuration for suitable for use with our deep sea buoys moorings. This will require the provision of ropes at various lengths need to individually configurable to requirements of each buoy and must come encapsulated and provided with K2-C thimbles with master-links.
The Met Office is looking to award framework contract for 3 years with the possibility of extending for a further 12 months.
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.enquiries [at] metoffice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government