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Scientific publications

MET OFFICE

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20 Apr 2017 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of scientific publications, classified under printed matter and related products. This tender, initiated on 30 January 2017 and concluding on 1 March 2017, involved a total contract value of £29,077.23. The procurement method used was categorised as 'Other' and marked the award stage of the process, with the contract officially awarded to Elsevier B.V. on 29 January 2017. The contract documentation is available for review.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific publications and related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the publishing and print sectors, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality research outputs, could benefit from engaging in similar tenders. With the Met Office as the buying organisation, businesses may also find potential for future collaborations in meteorological and environmental research initiatives.

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Notice Title

Scientific publications

Notice Description

Scientific publications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23c48f9a-e66d-4c30-bf59-d036fae1eccf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804ecd57-65ab-4d18-a899-f14235beee85
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,077 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,077 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2017 - 1 Mar 2017 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
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

ELSEVIER

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