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Winter trial monthly forecasts

MET OFFICE

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06 Dec 2024 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process titled "Winter trial monthly forecasts," valued at GBP 12,226.11, under the industry category of weather-forecasting services. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this direct procurement, conducted via a single tender action below the threshold, supports the Flood Outlook initiative. The contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), with the contract period spanning from 29th November 2024 to 30th November 2024. Key dates include the tender period end on 15th November 2024 and the award notice publication on 6th December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weather-forecasting services, particularly those capable of providing timely and accurate monthly forecasts to assist with flood management strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise are well-suited to compete for such contracts, owing to their ability to deliver specialised and niche services efficiently. The completion of this contract by the UKCEH underscores the potential for growth and collaboration between public bodies like the Met Office and service providers in the environmental and meteorological sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter trial monthly forecasts

Notice Description

Winter trial - G2G monthly forecasts 12226.11 to support the Flood Outlook

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33cc8b09-b72a-4d70-9877-df6b2db7c2a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5ed11a-d37d-46e1-aa3f-28bfa13dfe3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,226 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,226 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 30 days
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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