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MetNet Renewal

MET OFFICE

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24 Feb 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the "MetNet Renewal" procurement process, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems. This initiative focused on renewing the MetNet systems, with a procurement valued at £60,000. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method below the threshold in a single tender action, was finalised on 30th January 2025 and will run until 18th January 2026. The primary location for the delivery of services is the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement aimed mainly at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the tender period concluding on 16th January 2025.

This tender offers significant business expansion opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in software and information systems. The direct procurement process suggests a streamlined entry, ideal for smaller companies with the ability to quickly respond and deliver specialised software solutions. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses that can align with the Met Office's technical requirements and operational deadlines, fostering long-term relationships and potential future collaborations.

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Notice Title

MetNet Renewal

Notice Description

MetNet Renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d1988e5-b366-4676-8adf-b8dc4393cc7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89bd9eb2-e8e5-4236-bd76-e98ca5048565
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 18 Jan 2026 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

SILICON REEF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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