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Observations equipment

MET OFFICE

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04 Feb 2017 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for observing equipment was conducted by the Met Office, situated in Exeter, England. The contract, classified under navigational and meteorological instruments (CPV code 38100000), was awarded for a total value of £36,330. This tender process began with a submission period that ended on 16 November 2016, and the contract period ran from 17 November 2016 to 10 February 2017. The procurement method utilised for this contract was specified as "Other".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of navigational and meteorological instruments. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, leveraging their agility and capacity for specialised service delivery. Companies that can provide high-quality observational equipment or support services in meteorology will find this procurement process aligned with their capabilities, fostering potential business growth through increased exposure to public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Observations equipment

Notice Description

Observations equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0c9fae2-1708-4e6b-8ea9-1d2472c3a3f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c7db68-3e15-47b9-b0b2-e78102fbab26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,330 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,330 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2016 - 10 Feb 2017 1-6 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

LANKHORST ROPES

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