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Eptura- Vergesense hardware delivery & Support Service

MET OFFICE

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14 Aug 2024 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the delivery and support of Eptura- Vergesense hardware to EPTURA UK LIMITED. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages" with additional classifications in software and information systems. The contract is valued at £88,014.04 and spans from 31st July 2024 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, specifically below the threshold, and the region of delivery is the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in office and computing machinery, as well as software and IT services. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria, and offers a substantial contract value that can support business growth. EPTURA UK LIMITED, which is already selected as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business that would be well-suited for this contract, highlighting the importance of having a strong track record in hardware delivery and support services.

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Notice Title

Eptura- Vergesense hardware delivery & Support Service

Notice Description

Eptura- Vergesense hardware delivery & Support Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04191fba-558b-4a48-8910-28f99f635b43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43df8523-4ac0-4e2e-8b09-235c7acef067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,014 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,014 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPTURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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