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Meteorological equipment maintenance

MET OFFICE

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01 Aug 2019 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a contract for the maintenance of meteorological equipment, titled "Meteorological equipment maintenance," in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a direct tender, which was below the financial threshold, and the award was published on 1st August 2019. The contract was valued at £30,264, with the contract period running from 17th April 2019 to 31st May 2019. The procurement stage was completed on 16th April 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the maintenance and calibration of meteorological instruments, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in electrical components and calibration services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and expand market presence in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Meteorological equipment maintenance

Notice Description

Met Office equipment maintenance in existing network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aba286b4-6298-4542-afad-b839442acc32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6e5a87-28f9-4200-81c3-ea68424a2c01
Current Stage
Award
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31681400 - Electrical components

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,264 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,264 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2019 - 31 May 2019 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

EQUINOX INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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