Award

MARINE CONNECTORS AND CABLES

MET OFFICE

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Award

09 May 2025 at 07:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Marine Connectors and Cables" contract was led by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" industry category, specifically targeting suppliers in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process reached the "Award" stage, with the contract effectively starting on 9th May 2025 and concluding on 8th May 2028. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, above threshold method, with the tender period ending on 31st October 2024. The total contract value is £150,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport equipment and related products, particularly those capable of supplying marine connectors and cables. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with such procurement opportunities, as the suitability criteria of the contract cater to their involvement. The awarded supplier, MacArtney UK Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, reflects the competitive landscape, suggesting that both established and growing companies in this sector can successfully secure such government contracts, potentially expanding their market reach and strengthening their business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARINE CONNECTORS AND CABLES

Notice Description

The supply of Marine Connectors and Cables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d47cf19-0657-4340-aab6-1d73c70e7943
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17ae241-0c6e-452d-a319-ccae941f659f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 May 2028 3-4 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

MACARTNEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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