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DN817990: Design and Build - Met Office at University of Reading Refurbishment

Awarded to E.W. BEARD LIMITED

Met Office(buyer)

Published
Published 9 November 2026

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Overview

The Met Office has awarded a contract for design and build refurbishment services for its accommodation located at the University of Reading. The work was awarded to E.W. Beard Limited on 27 October 2026 for a total value of £275,107.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - limited competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
9 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Building completion work

Award outcome

Awarded value
£275,107
Award date
27 October 2026
Contract period
9 November 2026 → 28 February 2027
Contract length
4 months
Winner
  • E.W. BEARD LIMITED

This contract ends on 28 February 2027.

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About the winner

E.W. BEARD LIMITED

Based in
Swindon
Public contracts won
56
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 72% above the median.

Met Office in the last 12 months

237

contracts awarded, worth £209,335,731 in total

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  1. Contract

    9 November 2026

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