Award

Vehicle Hire

MET OFFICE

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 13:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process for vehicle hire services (CPV: 34100000, Motor vehicles). This call-off from a framework agreement, under tender ID RM6265A, was awarded to ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR UK LTD. The contract, valued at £781,000, covers service delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom and spans from 5th February 2025 to 30th November 2027. The tender process concluded on 22nd January 2025, and the official award date and notice publication occurred on 12th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in motor vehicle hire services, particularly those having the capability to fulfil large-scale contracts. Due to the framework agreement nature of the procurement process, businesses currently engaged or interested in similar frameworks should find this tender appealing. The contract's value and the requirement for delivery within the South West region suggest that well-established vehicle hire companies, particularly SMEs, could leverage this opportunity for business growth. The Met Office's collaboration in such frameworks highlights potential for stable, long-term client relationships and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Hire

Notice Description

Vehicle hire RM6265

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fce3963-d59e-4fb8-b656-8e483b7dc5a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76d232f6-cc33-47b8-a6d7-e8a957f5028f
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£781,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£781,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
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

ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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