Planning

Radiosondes and related equipment

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

30 Apr 2021 at 09:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Radiosondes and related equipment." This initiative aims to gather information about the latest developments and innovations available in the market. The deadline for interested parties to submit their insights is 21st May 2021. The procurement falls under the category of meteorological instruments, with an estimated total value of £8,000,000. For engagement purposes, an early engagement notice was published on 30th April 2021, outlining the request for information and inviting suppliers to express their capabilities.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in meteorological equipment and technology. Companies that are innovative and can demonstrate advanced capabilities in radiosonde technology and related services could benefit from engaging with the Met Office at this early planning stage. By participating, suppliers can showcase their solutions and potentially position themselves for future competitive tender opportunities, as the Met Office seeks to enhance its current capabilities in the sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Radiosondes and related equipment

Notice Description

The Met Office currently operates a radiosonde network, and we're looking to find out more about the latest developments and innovations in the supply market. In light of this, we are issuing a request for information, seeking some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer. If you are interested and would like further information, please contact adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk , who will be able to provide you with: a) Further details on the scope of our existing network; b) A description of the type of information we are trying to obtain from the market at this stage, and; c) Instructions on how to submit some information to the Met Office about your capabilities and solutions. We are hoping to receive submissions by Friday 21st May 2021. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82b5023e-68a5-40a0-b729-cefec6b2ffd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac40128-7cb8-42d5-a1d8-2355a2a73dea
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-82b5023e-68a5-40a0-b729-cefec6b2ffd5-2021-04-30T10:43:03+01:00",
    "date": "2021-04-30T10:43:03+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-82b5023e-68a5-40a0-b729-cefec6b2ffd5",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "Radiosondes and related equipment",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2021-05-22T23:59:59+01:00"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac40128-7cb8-42d5-a1d8-2355a2a73dea",
                "datePublished": "2021-04-30T10:43:03+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "METOFC001-DN541396-19367463",
        "title": "Radiosondes and related equipment",
        "description": "The Met Office currently operates a radiosonde network, and we're looking to find out more about the latest developments and innovations in the supply market. In light of this, we are issuing a request for information, seeking some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer. If you are interested and would like further information, please contact adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk , who will be able to provide you with: a) Further details on the scope of our existing network; b) A description of the type of information we are trying to obtain from the market at this stage, and; c) Instructions on how to submit some information to the Met Office about your capabilities and solutions. We are hoping to receive submissions by Friday 21st May 2021. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.",
        "status": "planning",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38120000",
            "description": "Meteorological instruments"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 1,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 8000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-88323",
            "name": "Met Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Met Office"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fitzroy Road",
                "locality": "Exeter",
                "postalCode": "EX1 3PB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Adam Rossiter",
                "email": "adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 0"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.metoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-88323",
        "name": "Met Office"
    }
}