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Scientific data services

MET OFFICE

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05 Aug 2019 at 13:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Scientific data services" has been awarded by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This procurement process falls under the research and experimental development services industry category, specifically for the provision of pollen forecasting. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action due to the amount being below the threshold, with a contract value of £18,900. The contract period commenced on 20 May 2019 and will conclude on 9 September 2019. The tender was active until 17 May 2019, marking the end of the tender period.

This awarded contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, data analysis, or meteorological forecasting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, as they are encouraged to participate, given the nature of the contract and its lower threshold. Companies with expertise in research and development or innovative forecasting technologies could greatly benefit from engaging in similar tenders, leveraging their capabilities to compete effectively in future procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific data services

Notice Description

Provision of pollen forecasting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4aec3352-7b57-4127-add2-8bb9b2335a39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a460ec8b-8502-49a5-8d4b-5c36d851eae2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2019 - 9 Sep 2019 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

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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