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Meteorological equipment

MET OFFICE

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03 Sep 2021 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has successfully completed a procurement process for meteorological equipment, specifically meteorological instruments. The contract, valued at £22,200, was executed through a single tender action, classified under the goods procurement category. The tender period concluded on 29th July 2021, with the contract period running from 30th July 2021 to 3rd September 2021. The procurement was targeted towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs), facilitating a more inclusive bidding process.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs specialising in meteorological instruments to engage with a prominent buyer like the Met Office. Businesses well-versed in manufacturing or supplying meteorological equipment stand to benefit from this contract and similar future tenders. As the procurement method employed was a direct approach, prospective suppliers should be prepared for swift tendering processes and leverage their agility to gain a competitive edge in forthcoming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meteorological equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40688628-fa54-40e2-8161-5d535335853e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0db888c5-0a17-4ccd-8701-d446169e22fb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 3 Sep 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
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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

BRISTOL INDUSTRIAL & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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