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SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract

MET OFFICE

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12 Mar 2025 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, falling under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The contract, valued at £122,500, specifically targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement stage is the award stage. The tender period ended on 20 January 2025, and the contract runs from 3 February 2025 to 30 June 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in research and development services. The procurement was conducted via a direct, single tender action method, well-suited for businesses aiming to engage in targeted consultancy services. With the Met Office as the buyer and UKRI as the supplier, this tender aligns perfectly with businesses looking to form partnerships in the scientific and consultancy sectors within the specified regional location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract

Notice Description

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4edfb748-f4fa-45ec-9538-cb4195f1c4a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e8a24ec-6920-497f-af21-0ff0fd73a466
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
£122,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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

UKRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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