Award

Observations Equipment

MET OFFICE

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Award

13 May 2019 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office as the buying organisation seeking equipment, specifically for "Observations Equipment" essential for calibrating existing scientific instruments. This contract falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 8th February 2019. The contract was awarded on the same day, with a contract duration from 11th February to 15th March 2019 and a total value of £46,205.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on laboratory equipment and instrumentation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific requirements of scientific equipment calibration. Companies with expertise in precision instruments and those capable of delivering technical goods in the specified timeline will find this opportunity well-suited for growth in public procurement. The awarded supplier for this contract was TSI Instruments Limited, indicating potential competition in this sector for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Observations Equipment

Notice Description

Instrument required to calibrate existing scientific equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65b29fff-956b-4ff6-bbb7-b6efa123d1b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4fd72f-43a7-4609-9cf6-5876ad8533b0
Current Stage
Award
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,205 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,205 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 15 Mar 2019 1-6 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
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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

TSI INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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