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Provision of ad hoc national severe weather warning surveys

MET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the provision of ad hoc national severe weather warning surveys. The procurement involved research and development services and related consultancy services within the services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 29th September 2023 to 5th September 2024, with a total value of £59,920. The tender period ended on 15th September 2023, and the delivery address for the service is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Met Office offers growth opportunities, particularly for businesses providing research and development services and related consultancy within the services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are suited to delivering weather warning surveys may find this opportunity relevant. The contract awards a specific supplier, BMG RESEARCH LTD, indicating successful competition within the selective procurement process. Businesses looking to expand their service provision in the weather warning sector could benefit from exploring similar future tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of ad hoc national severe weather warning surveys

Notice Description

Provision of ad hoc national severe weather warning surveys Framework Number: RM6018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54f559b1-be04-4b4a-aba6-14b90d48dbfa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5f07d07-2504-469e-8f96-13ba36cb2384
Current Stage
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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

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
£59,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2023 - 5 Sep 2024 6-12 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

BMG RESEARCH

Further Information

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