Award

2C Fluvial (river) Flooding

MET OFFICE

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the "2C Fluvial (river) Flooding" project, with the award announced on 30th April 2025. This contract falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category, specifically targeting the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, executed via a direct method under a single tender action below threshold, culminated with the award on 12th March 2025, followed by the contract execution on the same date. The entire contract value is £14,000, with the Met Office serving as the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services relating to environmental and flooding studies. The contract was awarded to SAYERS AND PARTNERS LLP, a firm that fits the SME profile, demonstrating the accessibility and suitability of such projects for similar businesses aiming to establish or grow their presence in public sector contracts. Businesses that combine expertise in flood risk analysis with a focus on regional consultancy could find pursuing similar procurement opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2C Fluvial (river) Flooding

Notice Description

2C Fluvial (river) Flooding

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-584dd05a-88aa-465b-874f-b2648fdcb1d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cd07000-7c57-49fa-a067-de3eb420ceff
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
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 24 hours
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

SAYERS AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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