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Essential maintenance and support, including enhancement to UKCP data

MET OFFICE

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14 Aug 2024 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process titled "Essential maintenance and support, including enhancement to UKCP data" under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services with additional business services. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this contract was awarded to the Science & Technology Facilities Council. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th June 2024, the commencement of the contract on 4th July 2024, and its completion on 31st March 2025. The procurement method utilised was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, resulting in a contract valued at £48,646.11 GBP.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. The focus on essential maintenance and enhancement of UKCP data signifies potential openings for firms specialising in IT support, research, consultancy, and related services. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with a track record in research and development, coupled with consultancy capabilities, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Essential maintenance and support, including enhancement to UKCP data

Notice Description

Essential maintenance and support, including enhancement to UKCP data

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d0a5b57-6cf1-4ed0-9f4a-d2ebf0d56e97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fa0e4b-86ce-4a93-a8d5-d5bf6a44f3ae
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,646 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,646 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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