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Meteorological Data Subscription

MET OFFICE

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26 May 2020 at 19:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Meteorological Data Subscription" was conducted by the Met Office, positioned in Exeter, England, within the data services industry. This contract, valued at £18,925, followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action, indicating it was below threshold. The procurement stage has been marked complete, with the tender period concluding on 9 January 2020, and the contract running from 10 January 2020 to 30 November 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the data services sector to engage in government contracts. Suppliers capable of providing meteorological data services would be particularly well-suited, fostering business growth through expanded service offerings and long-term partnership with the Met Office. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate capability in this niche market may find further opportunities to collaborate in future contracts involving data-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meteorological Data Subscription

Notice Description

Meteorological data subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cfae42a-7d5f-4f7c-b3aa-d2628daebae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f28c693-3da2-44b5-b564-e70d829fc2ad
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RIGNET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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