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Automated test system for SurfaceNet

MET OFFICE

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09 Oct 2024 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for an automated test system for SurfaceNet, classified under the category of Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and was carried out as a single tender action (below threshold), with an estimated value of £14,045. The procurement process was directly awarded to PICKERING INTERFACES LTD. This procurement covers the South West region of England, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 9th September 2024, the start of the contract on 23rd September 2024, and the end of the contract on 31st December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in office and computing machinery. Businesses that provide high-quality automated test systems and have the capacity to deliver within the specified timeframes would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct procurement method may indicate a streamlined negotiation process, ensuring clear communication and swift procurement decisions, beneficial for SMEs looking to grow through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated test system for SurfaceNet

Notice Description

Automated test system for SurfaceNet

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09deff08-fa34-489a-bfea-4b343ecb6737
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b508fad-376b-44db-8207-568031d322dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,045 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,045 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PICKERING INTERFACES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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