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Meteorological Equipment

MET OFFICE

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18 Dec 2020 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Meteorological Equipment" contract has been completed by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This tender, classified under the marine equipment category (CPV code: 34930000), involved a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation exercise. The tender period ended on 6th August 2020, followed by the contract period from 7th August 2020 to 21st August 2020, with a total value of £18,700. The award notice for this contract was published on 18th December 2020.

This tender presents advantageous opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine equipment and related goods. Businesses that can manufacture or supply meteorological instruments, equipment, or technology could significantly benefit from this contract, ensuring competitiveness in future government procurement activities. Engaging with the Met Office may also open doors for similar opportunities in the public sector, enhancing growth potential.

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Notice Title

Meteorological Equipment

Notice Description

Contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73a441be-dce2-42dc-8d92-18982d0ac776
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da964e27-1db7-4d7a-bab2-8208ca13b448
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2020 - 21 Aug 2020 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOUTHERN ROPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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