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Observations equipment

MET OFFICE

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18 Oct 2017 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a UK governmental agency based in Exeter, has recently completed a procurement process for meteorological equipment, specifically observations equipment. This tender was valued at £18,940 and followed a limited procurement method, utilising competitive quotations below the threshold. The procurement stage has now been awarded, with the contract period running from 15 June 2017 to 3 August 2017. The relevant procurement activity concluded on 14 June 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of meteorological instruments and related goods. Businesses that specialise in providing scientific equipment, particularly those capable of delivering meteorological tools, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the Met Office and understanding their specific needs can foster growth and encourage innovation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Observations equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-946fe46d-2601-41d2-9831-77c882570c3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ab9f17-c123-47b2-8169-0b9a828d0b32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,940 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2017 - 3 Aug 2017 1-6 months
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

LANKHORST ROPES

Further Information

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