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Data Connection

MET OFFICE

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14 Jul 2017 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Data Connection." This procurement falls within the telecommunications services industry category. The contract, valued at £12,600, was initiated as a tender and has recently been awarded to Dot Software LTD. The contract period commenced on 5 April 2017 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2018. The key procurement date was the end of the tender period on 4 April 2017.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector, to engage with public sector contracts. With the increasing demand for data connectivity solutions, there are significant prospects for growth in capabilities and market reach for firms equipped to provide similar services. Companies with expertise in telecommunications services could find this a favourable opportunity to expand their portfolio and client base through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Data Connection

Notice Description

Data Connection

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0eae5c2-f69f-4b23-bcf7-4912debe6c55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff9d91a-9735-4dbe-bc60-77761734ebb9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 1-2 years
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
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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

DOT SOFTWARE

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