Award

Meteorological Equipment

MET OFFICE

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Award

06 Jul 2021 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Met Office involves a tender for "Meteorological Equipment" designed to enhance its existing network of meteorological instruments. The total value of this procurement is £80,000, and it falls under the goods category, specifically classified under CPV code 38120000. The contract period commenced on 3 June 2021 and concluded on 24 June 2021. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action, a process that is typically utilised for contracts below a specified financial threshold. The award was officially made on 2 June 2021, with the contract subsequently published on 6 July 2021, highlighting the engagement with Vaisala Ltd as the chosen supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the meteorological equipment sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality instruments or relevant technology for data collection and analysis. Businesses with expertise in environmental monitoring, sensor technology, and related services would find this procurement especially suitable. The direct approach and previous supplier engagement underscore a potential for ongoing partnerships, making it an attractive venture for companies looking to expand their presence in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Meteorological Equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment to support existing network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9745a3c9-e987-4062-9c68-9bc57b712c19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d8df30-3b58-4b41-9eb2-cbc9e4b1109d
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

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


CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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