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SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, Imperial 24-25

MET OFFICE

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30 Apr 2025 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has concluded a procurement process titled "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, Imperial 24-25," focused on research and development services, with a specific location in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, which concluded with the award stage, and the contract period spanned from 19th March 2025 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value amounted to £64,000, and Imperial College is the awarded supplier. The initiative, part of the services procurement category, was aimed at fostering innovation and development in the relevant sector. The procurement announcement was published on 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in research and development services. With a focus on services suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses in these categories may benefit from similar opportunities to work with established organisations such as the Met Office. Suppliers should particularly consider contracts that utilise direct procurement methods, which can streamline the process and reduce competition barriers, especially those interested in working within the United Kingdom's South West region. Leveraging expertise in consultancy services and establishing partnerships with academic institutions like Imperial College could be advantageous strategies for potential bidders in future similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, Imperial 24-25

Notice Description

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, Imperial 24-25

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49420aab-11c4-40b9-a2ab-2e5950c2e185
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ca1e4a-cf07-42ca-bf90-8efcf11d94ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 30 days
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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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