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SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract BAS

MET OFFICE

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18 Feb 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract BAS," focused on research and development services and related consultancy services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 12th December 2024 and concluding on 30th June 2025. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 73000000, was conducted using a single tender action (below threshold) direct procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £126,500, was published on 18th February 2025, and the supplier is UKRI, a large-scale organisation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage in a high-value, strategically important project with the Met Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to bid on such contracts, given the project's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses that can provide innovative R&D solutions and have experience in consultancy services would benefit from competing in similar future procurement processes. The project's scope and funding present an excellent avenue for business growth and development in the industry.

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Notice Title

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract BAS

Notice Description

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract BAS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80f1cc32-f528-4dd2-bdc2-da2a0d554696
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ee21ec2-3f54-47d6-8009-db026f9e5f2f
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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 6-12 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
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

UKRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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