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The Met Office awarded a framework agreement for the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Standard floats with Iridium communications
Lot 2 - Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors
Framework contract: £2,152,748 total value shared among 2 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nke Instrumentation | Procurement ID: PPXP-5436-VCHN | ~£1,076,374 | 2 lots Standard floats with Iridium communications · Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors | - |
| SWALE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 02500466 | ~£1,076,374 | 2 lots Standard floats with Iridium communications · Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Standard floats with Iridium communications Jan 2026 – Jan 2029 | £1,890,000 £2,152,748 initial term | 2 | nke Instrumentation | active |
| Lot 2 Iridium floats with bio-geochemical sensors Jan 2026 – Jan 2029 | £10,000 £179,091 initial term | 2 | nke Instrumentation | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £2,870,254 in 30 payments (over £25k) from Met Office, Scottish Government, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, UKRI (2020-02-17 to 2026-01-21).