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Meteorological equipment

MET OFFICE

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05 Aug 2019 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for meteorological equipment valued at £21,332. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for navigational and meteorological instruments, and took place in the South West of England. The tender was initiated on 23rd May 2019, with the contract period lasting until 28th June 2019. This procurement was executed as a direct method through a single tender action, which indicates it was below the procurement threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on manufacturing or supplying goods related to navigational and meteorological instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, given the suitability rating. Companies that can provide innovative meteorological solutions or equipment could position themselves effectively for future tenders, considering the Met Office's ongoing needs for such items in its network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meteorological equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment for use in existing network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-068a3610-58a1-46ae-acf4-364ed0b243e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6674e676-57c8-4ea4-8ff4-567fc29bdb7e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,332 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 May 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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