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Telecommunications Services

MET OFFICE

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26 Jan 2021 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is seeking to acquire telecommunications services under contract P108654, following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £67,000, was awarded to EXPONENTIAL-E and spans from 11th October 2020 to 30th March 2021. The procurement was completed on 8th October 2020, with all related activities located in the South West region of England. This tender falls within the services category, specifically relating to telecommunications.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications services to expand their business. Companies with capabilities in supplying telecommunications solutions, especially those experienced in working with governmental bodies or within public sector frameworks, should consider competing for similar tenders in the future, as the Met Office seeks reliable partners for its communication needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecommunications Services

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework RM1045.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15670694-cd76-40c1-881a-6d5f59413cc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc3fb9a-0739-4cd8-927c-0c7059cf1ac5
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 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
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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

EXPONENTIAL-E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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