Award

Computer hardware

MET OFFICE

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Award

05 Apr 2022 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, conducted a procurement process for computer hardware under a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, with a total contract value of £12,872.50. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 9th November 2021. The contract period runs from 9th November 2021 to 23rd November 2021, and the procurement was classified under the industry category of office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies (CPV code: 30000000). The tender's end date was set for 20th October 2021.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer hardware, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their suitability for this tender. Companies capable of delivering office and computing equipment are well-positioned to engage in similar contracts with the Met Office or other governmental bodies, allowing for potential growth in public procurement. Additionally, suppliers who can provide timely and compliant solutions will likely find further opportunities in various government contracts.

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Notice Title

Computer hardware

Notice Description

Computer hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-497e2f0c-d7a4-4fa7-a0cb-baf206463c04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94114dbb-603b-41cd-86fa-650f269a61ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,872 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,872 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2021 - 23 Nov 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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