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Marine Glider service

MET OFFICE

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20 Sep 2022 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has recently awarded a contract for the "Marine Glider service" project aimed at increasing observed sea temperature and salinity data. The procurement process was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £833,280. The contract period started on August 12, 2022, and will end on July 31, 2023. The buying organisation, the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, conducted this procurement in the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category. The tender period ended on July 28, 2022.

This awarded contract by the Met Office can create opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialized in marine data collection and analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for participation in this procurement process. The awarded supplier is the NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE based in Southampton, Hampshire. Businesses interested in providing such specialised services should monitor future similar tenders issued by the Met Office to leverage their expertise and potentially secure future contracts in the field of marine data research and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Glider service

Notice Description

Marine Glider service to increase observed sea temperature and salinity data

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cfdfc8e-6ed8-46ef-a6ad-53b13c983b8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ace526-b49a-4fa1-848c-6db7171267c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£833,280 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£833,280 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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