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Meteorological Equipment

MET OFFICE

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30 Nov 2020 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, is focused on the acquisition of meteorological equipment valued at £19,400. The contract falls within the goods category, specifically meteorological instruments, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action due to its low value. The tender period concluded on 27 July 2020, with the official contract period commencing the following day and running until 13 August 2020. This procurement was located in Exeter, South West England, and the award notice was published on 30 November 2020.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the meteorological equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are encouraged to compete for such contracts. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or providing meteorological instruments would be particularly well-suited for this procurement. Engaging with this contracting authority could facilitate further business growth and potential partnerships in future projects for similar goods.

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Notice Title

Meteorological Equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment for existing network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b538259-4898-4483-a19f-09b8c1acbba0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335c09dc-ef4d-40d0-a239-ef1b2f44ec1c
Current Stage
Award
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

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2020 - 13 Aug 2020 30 days
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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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