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Scientific publications

MET OFFICE

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19 Feb 2018 at 12:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Met Office, which announced a contract titled "Scientific publications" within the technical publications sector. This tender was classified under CPV code 22121000, reflecting its focus on services. The contract, valued at £15,797, was procured through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 1st November 2017, with the contract effective from 2nd November 2017 to 1st January 2018, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

The completion of this contract presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific publications and related services. Companies that are adept in providing technical publications and have the capacity to fulfil similar contracts within the public sector may find potential for growth by participating in future tenders commissioned by the Met Office and similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific publications

Notice Description

Scientific publications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d25d856-8e84-40e2-b822-248a5bf24d5d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b0b4ab-cece-4458-bb63-8a6ba06fd3d8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22121000 - Technical publications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,797 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,797 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2017 - 1 Jan 2018 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

SPRINGER CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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