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Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory

MET OFFICE

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30 Apr 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory" involved a direct, single tender action for research and development services within the South West of the United Kingdom. The Met Office acted as the buying organisation with the closing of the tender period occurring on 25th February 2025. The contract commenced on 11th March 2025 and is slated to conclude on 31st December 2025. With a total value of £75,222, this project is categorised under services and targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the Met Office based in Exeter, England, overseeing the procurement stage which is now at the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly SMEs who are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria favouring their involvement. Businesses capable of offering related consultancy services would excel in such a contract, especially those with a focus or existing presence in the South West region of the UK. Such opportunities can foster growth through strategic partnerships and heightened visibility with prestigious organisations like the Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

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Notice Title

Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Notice Description

Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8088503-5ea0-41e2-8cc3-4f6d060705d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8428f4ac-dc3b-4a2e-abb8-f88711df796c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,222 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,222 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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

PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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