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WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS

MET OFFICE

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13 Feb 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of wireless access points under the title "WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS." This procurement falls under the industry category of Wireless telecommunications system and related Telecommunications cable and equipment, classified with CPV codes 32510000 and 32520000. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold), with a contract period starting on 7 January 2025 and ending on 31 December 2025. The geographical focus for the delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached its award stage on 13 February 2025, with a tender period that concluded on 24 December 2024. The total contract value is £43,239.34 GBP.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in wireless telecommunications systems and related equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are deemed suitable for this project. Such businesses can benefit from partnerships with large-scale operations like COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD, the appointed supplier, enhancing their market presence and long-term growth. The collaboration with an established public entity like the Met Office underscores the potential for increased credibility and expertise recognition in the wireless telecommunications sector.

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Notice Title

WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS

Notice Description

Wireless access points

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68e8b4d6-f368-487e-bfd7-94ad0bce375f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07c84db2-5e71-42e3-99db-f0f4680c50c4
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,239 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,239 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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