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Meteorological equipment

MET OFFICE

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01 Nov 2021 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Met Office acquiring meteorological equipment, classified under the CPV code for meteorological instruments, with a total contract value of £66,500. The procurement was conducted through a direct single tender action, which allows for streamlined purchasing below a specified threshold. The tender period concluded on 2 August 2021, with the contract running from 3 August to 3 September 2021. The delivery location for the equipment is situated within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in meteorological instruments or related services. Businesses positioned to leverage their expertise in this sector could benefit from engaging in future tenders similar to this one, given the Met Office's ongoing need for reliable meteorological equipment. Companies offering innovative solutions in meteorology or those with prior experience supplying equipment to public-sector organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete.

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Notice Title

Meteorological equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aac8f169-0c13-4a84-ac4a-f70302951b08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a4dd51-bf08-4598-8110-d008364ed976
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2021 - 3 Sep 2021 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
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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

CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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