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Structural Inspection Services

MET OFFICE

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25 Feb 2021 at 16:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office recently awarded a contract for Structural Inspection Services, classified under consultative engineering and construction services, valued at £12,312. This tender was part of a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation process. The contract period runs from 18th December 2020 to 26th February 2021, following a tender period that ended on 17th December 2020. The services will be delivered in the South West region of England.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultative engineering and construction services. Businesses equipped to provide structural inspection and related services are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts with the Met Office or other governmental organisations. The focus on competitive quotations indicates a preference for responsive and innovative service providers in the procurement space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Structural Inspection Services

Notice Description

Contract awarded following competitive exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3594cb95-7aed-49b0-962f-d4559d5fddc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8753369-7155-41e8-9f97-2613d07da282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,312 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,312 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 1-6 months
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

LARS COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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