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IT Hardware

MET OFFICE

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06 Jul 2021 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for IT hardware, amounting to £107,600. This contract was awarded following a further competition under the Government Framework RM6068 and was categorised under goods, specifically computer equipment and supplies. The procurement method employed was selective, with a tender period closing on 25th June 2021 and the contract running from 28th June to 9th July 2021.

This tender presents various opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in computer hardware. The contract's completion indicates active market participation, encouraging additional bids in future similar tenders, thereby benefiting companies ready to engage with government contracts through frameworks.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware

Notice Description

Contract awarded following further competition under Government Framework RM6068.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d648119-99c2-4059-8d9a-73e1c93abe57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7695b7d1-2ab1-422c-957f-9ea2d33ff650
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 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
Met Office
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

PROBAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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