Tender

Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring

MET OFFICE

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Tender

16 Jun 2020 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is responsible for weather forecasting and related services in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Falkland Islands. The tender, titled "Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring," falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 26th August 2020. The total contract value is £400,000, and the contract period is from 19th October 2020 to 18th October 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any qualified vendor to submit a proposal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of advanced remote sensing technology, particularly those specialising in Doppler LiDAR solutions. Companies that focus on laboratory and precision equipment, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will not only contribute to enhancing airfield operations but also secure a valuable long-term partnership with a prominent public sector organisation, fostering further growth and innovation in their respective fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring

Notice Description

The Met Office provide weather forecasting and related services in the Falkland Islands, which are relied upon for the optimal operation of RAF Mount Pleasant airfield. A key weather-related challenge for the operation of the airfield is down-slope wind effects (more commonly referred to as Rotors). At present, a lack of observational data, model weaknesses in capturing inversion height and intensity, and potential severity of lee-wave events all coincide to make rotor events a well-recognised hazard, when combined with a lack of suitable diversion options for air-traffic. Because of this, the Met Office has investigated ways to better support the management of the airfield during, and around, Rotor events; with the aim of identifying more windows of opportunity that the airfield operator can exploit to support operations and activity. We believe that the best way to achieve this is to improve our remote sensing capabilities at the airfield, specifically using Doppler LiDAR technology. We therefore require a Doppler LiDAR solution that complies with the specifications set out in the tender documentation. The aim of this procurement is therefore to improve our ability to detect rotor effects in real time, which might allow us to assign an objective quantification of the severity of the turbulence. This could improve the advice provided to the airfield operator, potentially giving them sufficient confidence to make real-time airfield management decisions based on this advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-797cea8b-538b-4bfb-a950-339dd9316b72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa45f20-f79f-4ce5-bf6b-e47fe7a0c8ac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 18 Oct 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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