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SolarWinds Network Configuration

MET OFFICE

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18 Feb 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a public procurement process titled "SolarWinds Network Configuration" under the software package and information systems category valued at GBP 29,935.15. This selective procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement (Framework Number: RM6098), took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement progressed through the award stage, with the tender period ending on 1st December 2024, and the contract period set from 13th December 2024 to 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in network configuration. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the procurement suitability criteria. Companies like ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD, who was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to leverage such procurement processes to grow their business with significant public sector clients like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SolarWinds Network Configuration

Notice Description

SolarWinds Network Configuration Framework Number: RM6098

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ab83884-9b98-448a-86f2-13a0259d0710
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213a6e34-dceb-4101-9fd6-1254071c0cba
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,935 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,935 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 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

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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