Tender

Provision of Radar Antenna for C-Band Weather Radar on behalf of the Met Office

MET OFFICE

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 16:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking the provision of a Radar Antenna for a C-Band Weather Radar. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Navigational and meteorological instruments" (CPV code 38100000), is designated for delivery in England, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the Tender stage, with an initiation date of 30th January 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the tender closing on 3rd March 2025 at 12:00 GMT, and the contract period running from 30th April 2025 to 29th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in meteorological equipment and radar technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, provided they can meet the technical and delivery requirements. The substantial contract value of GBP 226,800 offers a lucrative opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms looking to expand their footprint in the UK public procurement sector by partnering with a reputable institution like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Radar Antenna for C-Band Weather Radar on behalf of the Met Office

Notice Description

Provision of Radar Antenna for C-Band Weather Radar on behalf of the Met Office. This opportunity can be accessed via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About The opportunity reference number is below: DN760716 Tender closing date is 03rd March 2025 @ 12:00hrs GMT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5646a783-82df-444a-91e2-82a703f10622
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£226,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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