Planning

Doppler Lidar solution

MET OFFICE

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Planning

23 Oct 2019 at 11:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a Doppler Lidar solution. The title of the tender is "Doppler Lidar solution" which falls under the industry category of meteorological instruments (CPV Code: 38120000). Interested parties are invited to submit informal expressions of interest by 15th November 2019. This information gathering exercise aims to assess market capabilities and does not commit the Met Office to any future procurement actions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological instruments and detection and analysis apparatus, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions related to Doppler Lidar technology are encouraged to engage with the Met Office to showcase their capabilities. Such engagement could potentially lead to future contracting opportunities as the Met Office evaluates market options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Doppler Lidar solution

Notice Description

The Met Office has identified a potential requirement for the provision of a Doppler LiDAR solution. In light of this, we are currently seeking informal expressions of interest and some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer. If you are interested and would like further information, please contact adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk , who will be able to provide you with: a) Further details on the background of our potential requirement; b) An overview of the type of information we are trying to obtain from the market at this stage, and; c) Instructions on how to submit an informal expression of interest and provide some information to the Met Office about your capabilities and solutions. We are hoping to receive submissions by Friday 15th November 2019. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7056daab-a80e-4518-975e-34f5d3b50044
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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