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Meteorological Equipment

MET OFFICE

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08 Apr 2019 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has awarded a contract for meteorological equipment intended for aircraft, valued at £19,229. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, specifically a single tender action due to its value being below threshold. The contract period ran from 21st January 2019 to 29th March 2019, with the tender process concluding on 18th January 2019. This engagement falls under the goods category, primarily focusing on meteorological instruments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of meteorological instruments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As the contract has been awarded to AERODYNE RESEARCH INC, companies capable of delivering innovative solutions in meteorological technology may find potential avenues for partnership or subcontracting. Engaging with the Met Office and understanding their requirements could help interested businesses expand their operations in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Meteorological Equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment for aircraft.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2abc71dc-f24c-4d94-99ea-3be0410a5965
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff11bcc1-49a6-48c0-a6e6-867af8d077e6
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
£19,229 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,229 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 1-6 months
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

AERODYNE RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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