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Physics Journals

MET OFFICE

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06 Dec 2024 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a direct procurement process for the provision of physics journals, classified under CPV code 22211000. This single tender action, which fell below the procurement threshold, concluded with the contract being awarded on 4th November 2024 and published on 6th December 2024. The contract, with a total value of £41,511.29, will be fulfilled by SPRINGER CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER GMBH, a large-scale supplier based in Heidelberg, Germany. The delivery of services is scheduled from 4th November 2024 to 31st December 2025, serving the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with high-value contracts in the academic and research services sector. Suppliers specialising in journal provisions, particularly those with a focus on physics or related scientific fields, will find this tender conducive to expanding their market reach and establishing key connections within the public sector. Furthermore, businesses capable of offering competitive services within the constraints of single tender actions will be well-suited to compete effectively in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physics Journals

Notice Description

Physics journals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bb67968-d734-43ca-9802-052d0a1cce7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e0a442-85a2-4514-b497-45ccf403b0b3
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22211000 - Journals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,511 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,511 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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

SPRINGER CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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