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Open tender · Notice 093704-2026

Mooring Ropes and Thimbles

Met Office

Value
£600k
Closes
9 Nov 2026 (25 days)
Where
UK-wide
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
5 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2030

In plain English

The Met Office wants a supplier to provide mooring ropes and thimbles configured for its deep sea buoy moorings, with ropes made to individual lengths and encapsulated with K2-C thimbles and master-links. This is for a 3-year framework contract starting 5 January 2027, with a possible 12-month extension, estimated at £600,000.

Good fit for: Marine rigging or rope manufacturers experienced in bespoke mooring equipment for buoys.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Framework only, not guaranteed work The Met Office is looking to award framework contract for 3 years with the possibility of extending for a further 12 months.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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.

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 5 Oct 2026.

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