Award

External connectivity with support

MET OFFICE

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Award

04 Jul 2018 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "External connectivity with support," which falls under the internet network services category. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with a total contract value of £258,164.69. The contract period spans from 30 March 2018 to 30 March 2023, and the tender was successfully awarded on 14 March 2018. The primary location for the delivery of services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method utilised was selective, specifically as a call-off from the framework agreement RM3733.

This opportunity stands to benefit businesses that provide internet network services, particularly those that can deliver external connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender specifies suitability for them. Companies with a strong background in IT and network infrastructure could leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and potentially expand their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Title

External connectivity with support

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM3733.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-055c9bab-f93e-4351-8f44-5b29f32862ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4226f23c-ef7a-4888-9f78-c39a28f6de85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,164 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£258,164 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2023 Over 5 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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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