Planning

Pre Market Engagement: Wireless Modems for Land Observations Data Loggers

MET OFFICE

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Planning

08 Oct 2018 at 14:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement: Wireless Modems for Land Observations Data Loggers." This initiative aims to upgrade connectivity for 245 sites, moving from dial-up/circuit switched communications to IP-capable connections via the internet. The engagement end date for proposals is set for 19th October 2018. The procurement falls under the classification of computer equipment and supplies, with IT services also being a relevant category.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT solutions, particularly those with capabilities in providing modem technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to participate, as the Met Office is eager to assess the market's capabilities without requesting pricing at this stage. Engaging in this procurement process could help companies expand their market presence by demonstrating their innovative solutions to meet public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement: Wireless Modems for Land Observations Data Loggers

Notice Description

The Met Office wishes to purchase suitable modems to upgrade the connectivity of 245 of the sites which are currently on 'dial up/circuit switched' communications. The new solution will provide IP-capable connections over to/from the internet (Amazon Web Services) to the 245 sites and with corresponding bandwidth increase. The aim of this Market Capability Assessment is to ascertain what suitable products are available on the market within our set of pre-determined requirements. Bidders are therefore invited to submit proposals to prove the suitability of their proposed product. This is not a request for quotation, and the Met Office will not require any form of pricing to be provided at this stage. The purpose of this assessment is simply to understand whether or not there is current capability within the market to meet the organisation's needs. Additional information: This is not an invitation to tender or a Request for Quotation. Please read the attached document carefully before responding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30bdcb8f-3c64-471f-b221-7a5faf06423d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67ba3a6-4eaf-4dcb-bae1-d21ea02ad2eb
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 2018Expired
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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