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Specialist book scanner

MET OFFICE

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04 Jul 2018 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process to acquire a specialist book scanner, classified under library equipment with a total contract value of £13,510. This procurement was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract began on 14 March 2018 and concluded on 30 April 2018. The tender period ended on 13 March 2018, indicating a well-defined timeline for interested suppliers.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the equipment supply sector, particularly those specialising in library or archival resources. Businesses with experience in providing similar goods may find a viable market by exploring future procurements from the Met Office and other public organisations looking to upgrade or streamline their library services. The process highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in direct procurement, which can facilitate smoother pathways to secure contracts.

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Notice Title

Specialist book scanner

Notice Description

Specialist book scanner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7515c3f9-2b5b-4c76-9c9c-d294423fbde0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f397e2e-1473-497a-9682-925f43bba73a
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39155100 - Library equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,510 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,510 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 1-6 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

J&J NEGUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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