Award

Scientific publications

MET OFFICE

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Award

20 Apr 2017 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of scientific publications, classified under the goods category of printed matter and related products. This contract, valued at £12,976, was awarded to Cambridge University Press on 30th January 2017, with the contract period spanning from 31st January 2017 to 1st March 2017. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', and the procurement took place in Exeter, located in the South West region of England. The tender period concluded on 30th January 2017.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the publishing and printing sectors, particularly those with experience in scientific content production. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to participate in similar tenders, as evidenced by the emphasis on SME suitability in this process. Opportunities such as this can help businesses grow by engaging in contracts with reputable institutions like the Met Office, enhancing their visibility and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Scientific publications

Notice Description

Scientific publications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-855fa5e3-d567-4ea1-808d-110c0fc348ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac4e436-0d23-4133-aa1b-065e96bf584c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,976 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,976 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2017 - 1 Mar 2017 30 days
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
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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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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