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Falkland Islands Met Office Vehicle Lease

MET OFFICE

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01 May 2025 at 13:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Falkland Islands Met Office Vehicle Lease was completed under the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20 March 2025 and published on 1 May 2025. The Met Office, a respected government authority located in Exeter, England, acted as the buyer, procuring motor vehicles under the CPV classification 34100000. This procurement, conducted through a direct, single tender action, involved the lease of vehicles intended for delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract value is £38,000 and spans from 20 March 2025 to 1 April 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in motor vehicles, particularly those equipped to handle government contracts with specific delivery requirements. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for such contracts, given the procurement's below-threshold single tender action method, which can favour nimble and specialised providers. The involvement of an established organisation like the Met Office as the contracting authority further underscores the contract's potential to drive business growth in the motor vehicle sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Falkland Islands Met Office Vehicle Lease

Notice Description

Falkland Islands Met Office Vehicle Lease

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86e5dd02-da22-42c0-b1ef-667f5f0d7f27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ccf0e2c-7431-4a25-88fb-207df4f930f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
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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

FALKLAND ISLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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