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Radiosondes

MET OFFICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Radiosondes," was conducted by the Met Office, focused on laboratory, optical and precision equipment in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, having been completed, featured a total contract value of £15,708 with the award date recorded as 29 April 2015. The procurement was initiated under a framework agreement, classified under the CPV code 38000000, and involved standard procurement methods appropriate for such equipment.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacturing or supply of precision equipment, particularly those with a focus on laboratory technologies. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the UK, specifically in the meteorological supplies sector, would find this contract particularly relevant, given the Met Office's reputation and ongoing procurement needs in this field.

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Notice Title

Radiosondes

Notice Description

Contract called off from Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5df8cae1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c387c20a-209b-4fbb-8b1c-f12d5ab1664e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,708 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,708 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 201510 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2015 - 29 May 2015 30 days
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

VAISALA

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