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Supply and Maintenance of Water Vapour Sensing System (WVSS-11)

MET OFFICE

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13 Sep 2023 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Water Vapour Sensing System (WVSS-11) to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with an estimated value of £3,177,451. The tender period ended on 24th August 2023, and the contract will be valid until 31st March 2032. The location of the procurement is in Exeter, England, and falls under the industry category of meteorological instruments and installation services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing meteorological instruments or installation services to engage in a long-term contract with the Met Office. Companies with expertise in aircraft hygrometers and water vapour sensors would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses aiming for growth in the aerospace technology sector could benefit from participating in this contract.

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Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Water Vapour Sensing System (WVSS-11)

Notice Description

Supply and maintenance of Aircraft Hygrometers / Water Vapour Sensors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52c4f5b8-3a96-4d32-ae6f-9d089e256fec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d5fd2-cb7c-4da4-98b8-39e329c99df1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,177,451 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,177,451 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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