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IT Hardware

MET OFFICE

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18 Oct 2019 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for IT Hardware, with a total contract value of £418,699. This contract was awarded following a mini-competition under Government Framework RM3733, with the procurement method being selective and carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 16th July 2019, while the contract itself was effective from 17th July 2019 to 31st July 2019. The contract falls within the industry category of computer equipment and supplies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the supply of computer equipment and related goods. As the Met Office continues to engage in technology-related procurement, vendors who can offer innovative IT solutions and reliable hardware are well-positioned to compete for future contracts. Engaging with such tenders can enhance business growth and establish connections within the public sector.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware

Notice Description

Contract awarded following mini-competition under Government Framework RM3733.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60c263fb-89ac-4a62-a87f-c3c882f456fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa92779a-1ff4-48d0-91f2-c2db83117bd9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£418,699 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,699 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 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

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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