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Meteorological Equipment

MET OFFICE

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22 Jun 2020 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of meteorological equipment, with a total contract value of £15,606. This tender was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation exercise, and falls under the category of navigational and meteorological instruments. The tender period ended on 12 March 2020, while the contract was active from 13 to 26 March 2020. The award notice for this contract was published on 22 June 2020.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the supply of meteorological and navigational equipment. Businesses with the capability to meet the specifications for such instruments would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The procurement also highlights the Met Office as a substantial buyer in the UK public sector, which could lead to additional opportunities for suppliers within this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meteorological Equipment

Notice Description

Contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19c69b28-0e77-47f0-8e80-d4642afc03d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5258a73f-e371-48dd-8175-8c9804397584
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£15,606 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,606 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2020 30 days
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

BOWERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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