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Observations technology

MET OFFICE

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05 Apr 2022 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which sought to procure observation technology categorised under security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The award was made under a direct procurement method following a single tender action with a total value of £55,000. The contract period commenced on 20th October 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The procurement status is complete, with the tendering period ending on 1st October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the supply of security and related technology products. Companies that specialise in observation technology, surveillance equipment, or similar goods could benefit from aligning their offerings with the requirements set by the Met Office. Given the increasing demand for such technological solutions, firms looking to expand their business can leverage this previous procurement as a stepping stone to enter contracts with governmental organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Observations technology

Notice Description

Observation technology

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0be5582f-b72b-49da-b6cd-15a962b8cef9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/608f451d-d864-4a3f-9643-48a240d6752b
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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

APPLIED SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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