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Cardington Decommissioning Project

MET OFFICE

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13 Mar 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the tender process for the Cardington Decommissioning Project, which falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services (CPV code 72224000). This project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom and involved a direct procurement method via a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £17,375, has been awarded to RAMCO UK LTD, with the contract period starting on 10 May 2025 and ending on 30 June 2025. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3 March 2025 and the award date on 3 March 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the project management consultancy sector to engage with significant public sector projects. While RAMCO UK LTD has secured this contract, companies, particularly SMEs, can look forward to similar opportunities that could arise from the Met Office and other public organizations. This procurement process highlights the potential for growth and collaboration for businesses equipped to provide specialized project management services, specifically those capable of handling complex decommissioning projects.

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Notice Title

Cardington Decommissioning Project

Notice Description

Cardington Decommission Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-152b30d3-1514-42c1-be09-dc5257835578
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ccfaf54-88e9-44ae-b2a9-4616ed88a8e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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

RAMCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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