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Meteorological Equipment

MET OFFICE

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08 Apr 2019 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process for meteorological equipment valued at £15,193. This process, classified under the goods category of meteorological instruments (CPV code: 38120000), was conducted as a direct procurement through a single tender action, indicating a streamlined approach due to the contract being below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 31 January 2019 and concluded on 30 June 2019, with the tender period having ended on 30 January 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in meteorological equipment or related goods. Companies that can provide meteorological components to support the maintenance and operation of existing networks would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the Met Office may allow these businesses to establish valuable partnerships and expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Meteorological Equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological components to maintain existing network of equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58e0e74e-5405-4f0a-adac-41eab6d06ea0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6e794-fcf8-46ac-b9f6-c2ac7c9f44b8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,193 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,193 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 1-6 months
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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFT MICROWAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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