Tender

Marine Network Support Services

MET OFFICE

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Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is looking to award a contract for Marine Network Support Services, involving the charter of suitable vessels for operations in open ocean locations off the UK coast. The contract has a total value of £1,200,000 and falls under the services category. The tender deadline is set for October 28, 2022. The contract period is from December 5, 2022, to December 4, 2026.

This tender from the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport equipment, boats, shipping operations, and special vessels to provide Marine Network Support Services. Businesses capable of operating vessels in open ocean locations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, offering a chance for suitable businesses to engage with the Met Office and contribute to the provision of essential services.

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Notice Title

Marine Network Support Services

Notice Description

The Met Office, in order to service its network of ocean buoys, intends to award a contract for the provision of Marine Network Support Services specifically the charter of suitable vessels capable of operating in open ocean locations off the continental shelf and sites in shallower and inshore waters around the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cc1d272-2bc6-408e-978c-a0d0fa876c5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d7de0-3466-4f65-b584-c9bd97376f6e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels

34520000 - Boats

60640000 - Shipping operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Lisa Marvin
Contact Email
lisa.marvin@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301353742

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

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