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Renewals AirLink Complete

MET OFFICE

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14 Feb 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process titled "Renewals AirLink Complete" under the telecommunications network industry category. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action, resulting in an awarded contract valued at £14,000.14. The procurement covered services for the South West region of the United Kingdom. The key dates for this procurement include the tender period ending on 13th January 2025 and the contract period running from 27th January 2025 to 30th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process considered the suitability for such businesses. The successful supplier, LINKWAVE TECHNOLOGIES LTD, exemplifies the kind of specialised businesses in telecommunications services that can successfully engage in these opportunities. Companies that can offer distinct expertise in maintaining and renewing telecommunications networks would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders initiated by public institutions like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Renewals AirLink Complete

Notice Description

Renewals AirLink Complete

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b468fd1-6f61-4d34-9fe0-911779fdc0e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45380efb-fb41-47f3-af34-1cff6cd2c91a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-2 years
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

LINKWAVE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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