Award

Data connection

MET OFFICE

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Award

30 Nov 2016 at 10:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Data connection" was conducted by the Met Office, focusing on postal and telecommunications services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender has now reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £114,376.73, undisputedly an enticing figure for suppliers in the sector. The tender period concluded on 31st July 2016, leading to the contract period commencing on 1st August 2016 and running until 31st July 2019. The procurement was classified as an 'Other' method and was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in telecommunications or data services to expand their business reach. Given the size of the contract and the needs associated with data connectivity services, companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, data management, or related consulting services would be well-positioned to compete and enhance their market presence. Establishing a partnership with organisations like the Met Office could not only yield immediate contracts but also foster long-term business relationships in this essential sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data connection

Notice Description

Data connection

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5e878b5-6f25-4426-9006-39692f6fd3e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f72999-e30f-4475-affc-87e42b15dda0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,376 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,376 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2019 2-3 years
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

ECMWF

Further Information

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