Tender

Met Office Mooring Ropes for ODAS Buoys

MET OFFICE

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Tender

03 Oct 2024 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has initiated an open procurement process for "Met Office Mooring Ropes for ODAS Buoys," classified under the marine equipment industry (CPV code 34930000). The procurement involves the supply of mooring ropes for data buoys, which need to endure over six years at various mooring depths, ranging from 750m to 4800m. The tender is active and follows an open procedure, and business proposals are invited until 31st October 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is zero-commitment for three years, starting from 9th November 2024, with an optional additional year, and delivery is required to the National Oceanographic Centre, Southampton, United Kingdom. The total budgeted amount for this procurement is £120,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the marine equipment supply sector, particularly those capable of delivering durable mooring solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies that excel in manufacturing robust marine ropes and possess the logistical capabilities to meet the delivery conditions of varying depths will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The Met Office, a respected national weather service based in Exeter, United Kingdom, assures reliability and a chance for continued collaboration over the potential four-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Met Office Mooring Ropes for ODAS Buoys

Notice Description

The current network of Mobilis DB14000 series data buoys are tethered to the seabed with inverse catenary rope moorings. These moorings are expected to survive for 6+ years. Mooring depths vary across sites from 750m to 4800m. The mooring ropes need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Mooring ropes will be replaced on a as and when need basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c1bc663-5b6d-429a-a98e-ecaf1ee0d7ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e5365d-4da1-4914-a9e4-47588aebdf30
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2024 - 2 Oct 2027 2-3 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

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