Tender

Met Office Marine Connectors and Cables

MET OFFICE

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Tender

03 Oct 2024 at 14:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has issued a tender for the provision of marine connectors and cables. This procurement is aimed at securing a manufacturing solution for connectors and cables used in their Automatic Marine Observation Network. These systems, which include data buoys in the North Atlantic Ocean, light vessels in the English Channel, and worldwide voluntary observation ships, require robust solutions to ensure durability in harsh offshore environments. The tender, classified under the marine equipment industry category, will deliver the products to the National Oceanographic Centre in Southampton. This open procedure tender commenced on 3rd October 2024 and will close on 31st October 2024, with the contract period spanning from 21st November 2024 to 20th November 2027. The contract is valued at £150,000 and includes an option to extend for a further year.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture of durable and high-quality marine connectors and cables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the Met Office's suitability criteria which favour such entities. The zero-commitment, as-needed basis of this contract offers flexibility, making it appealing for manufacturers looking to establish or expand their presence in the marine equipment sector. Businesses adept in producing equipment that can withstand extreme marine environments and meet stringent durability standards would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Met Office Marine Connectors and Cables

Notice Description

Met Office's Automatic Marine Observation Network currently consists of 10 Mobilis DB14000 series data buoys in the North Atlantic Ocean, 5 Trinity House operated Light Vessels in the English Channel and 60 Worldwide Voluntary Observation Ships. These systems are deployed for up to 2 years without servicing in harsh offshore marine environments. Met Office Marine Systems require a cable and connector manufacturing solution to connect meteorological and oceanographic sensors and satellite communications equipment to the automatic weather stations that are survivable in offshore and underwater environments. The Connectors and Cables need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Connectors and Cables will be replaced on a as and when need basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7e843f-4be6-423e-86f4-7d294bdcca02
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Isabel Kumik
Contact Email
isabel.kumik@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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