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Meteorological Equipment

MET OFFICE

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07 May 2021 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is based in Exeter, England, undertaking the direct purchase of meteorological equipment. The tender, titled "Meteorological Equipment," falls under the category of navigational and meteorological instruments, with a total value of £11,100. The contract period extends from 23 April 2021 to 21 May 2021. The award notice was published on 7 May 2021, concluding the tender period that ended on 22 April 2021.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of navigational and meteorological instruments. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying meteorological equipment can greatly benefit, as the procurement method utilised was a single tender action, indicating a streamlined process for eligible suppliers. Competing firms should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality goods within the specified timeframe.

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Notice Title

Meteorological Equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15e25b0d-6bae-4784-9c6e-291b0d1f80c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58ec6e8-7b4c-444d-8f16-e509178b8738
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2021 - 21 May 2021 30 days
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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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