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Meteorological equipment

MET OFFICE

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04 Apr 2019 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Met Office, which sought to acquire meteorological equipment specifically for fog forecasting. The tender, titled "Meteorological equipment," was classified under the CPV code for meteorological instruments and was valued at £54,048. The procurement method employed was a single tender action due to it being below the threshold. Key activities took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 9th January 2019 to 31st January 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 8th January 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological instruments and related technologies to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative or cost-effective solutions in meteorological equipment are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. With a focus on a direct award to suppliers like DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES, there is potential for engaged suppliers to foster partnerships and enhance service delivery in atmospheric sciences within the UK.

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Notice Title

Meteorological equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment for forecasting of fog.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a252c19-e771-4a92-9ddd-3edadb7befcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5df583-2f51-4b0f-ac22-d57bb2eaa2be
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
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,048 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,048 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2019 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

DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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