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Data connection/internet in the Falklands Met Office outstation

MET OFFICE

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21 Apr 2023 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for 'Data connection/internet in the Falklands Met Office outstation' to SURE SOUTH ATLANTIC LTD. The contract, valued at £68,540 GBP, was procured through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below threshold. The contract period starts on March 31, 2023, and ends on April 1, 2024. The tender period ended on March 7, 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is suitable for SMEs.

This awarded tender for Data connection/internet services in the Falklands presents an opportunity for businesses, especially service providers in the radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment industry. Companies well-suited to compete in this sector include those offering specialised communication technology solutions or digital connectivity services. As the contract has already been awarded, interested businesses may explore potential subcontracting or future similar opportunities within the industry category.

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Notice Title

Data connection/internet in the Falklands Met Office outstation

Notice Description

Data connection/internet in the Falklands Met Office outstation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74c5dbd8-afe2-455e-9d98-bf0c157cc066
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8444e6f4-e315-4619-87bb-cbeddfde0e4c
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

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2023 - 1 Apr 2024 1-2 years
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

SURE SOUTH ATLANTIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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