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Telecommunications Services

MET OFFICE

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27 Mar 2020 at 12:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is seeking telecommunications services to support an existing contract. This tender falls under the telecommunications industry category and was completed with a total contract value of £21,000. The contract period commenced on 11th October 2019 and extends until 31st December 2020. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to INMARSAT SOLUTIONS CANADA INC after the tender period ended on 10th October 2019.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in telecommunications services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive support solutions. With a focus on such telecommunications service providers, companies with expertise in similar sectors are well-suited to compete for future contracts that may arise as the Met Office continues to require ongoing services in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecommunications Services

Notice Description

Telecommunications services to support existing contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-379c0242-7c46-473c-8b4b-35c5a48e34c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cfa61d-8e15-40f6-9c39-d73c67b08665
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 1-2 years
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
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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

INMARSAT SOLUTIONS CANADA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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