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External connectivity upgrade

MET OFFICE

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14 Sep 2018 at 12:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "External connectivity upgrade" is led by the Met Office, a renowned buyer in the telecommunications sector, located in Exeter, South West England. This contract falls under the category of telecommunications cable and equipment, with a total value of £322,071.65. The procurement method employed is selective, taking place through a call-off from a framework agreement initiated by the government. The tender period ended on 31 March 2018, with the contract period beginning on 10 May 2018 and concluding on 10 May 2023.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications services to grow and compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to engage in such contracts due to their flexibility and suitability criteria. Companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, network connectivity solutions, and related services should consider this award as a potential avenue for expanding their market presence, especially those able to meet the specific requirements set forth by the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External connectivity upgrade

Notice Description

Further competition ran under Government Framework Agreement RM1045.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14f5bd3a-df8c-48b8-a2a6-07c80268a115
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d55cae-2cd5-440e-a77f-f1164697bd0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,071 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,071 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2018 - 10 May 2023 Over 5 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

INTEROUTE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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