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Subconn connector

MET OFFICE

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20 Feb 2025 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a key organisation based in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Subconn connector" within the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" industry category. This direct procurement process, carried out as a single tender action below the threshold, has a contract value of £46,074.56. The procurement process reached the award stage on 21st February 2025, with the contract period running from 21st January 2025 to 29th April 2025. The delivery is set for the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the tender being specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specializing in transport equipment and related products, particularly those suited to producing specialised connectors like the Subconn connector. The completed procurement process highlights the Met Office's strategy to engage directly with efficient suppliers, such as Macartney UK Ltd, a large-scale enterprise known for its expertise in this field. SME suppliers in the transport equipment sector, who can deliver high-quality products within the specified timelines, would find opportunities like this highly beneficial to their business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subconn connector

Notice Description

Subconn connector

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66c076d6-5620-495e-94f2-46c64fb88107
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9916708-6481-4a2b-8e79-b2cb830f394e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,074 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,074 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 29 Apr 2025 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

MACARTNEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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