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Network Services

MET OFFICE

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16 Nov 2020 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process titled "Network Services," which falls under the Networks industry category. This contract was initiated as a selective tender process, calling off from the Government Framework G-Cloud 11, with a contract value of £776,000. The tender period closed on 28 May 2020, and the contract was awarded and commenced on 29 May 2020, lasting until 31 May 2022.

This contract presents growth opportunities for service-oriented businesses, particularly those specializing in network services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, especially as the procurement method encourages competitive bids from a variety of suppliers. Businesses capable of delivering technology solutions within the specified timeframe and who can operate under framework agreements will be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Services

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework G-Cloud 11.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4649f1c9-aa77-4a7d-a997-94bad6b024f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a8d51-3805-4dd7-b1b3-a58e751fbfe5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£776,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£776,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 2-3 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

AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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