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Data connection

MET OFFICE

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17 Oct 2017 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Data connection" contract was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This was a selective procurement method involving call-off from a framework agreement RM1045, with a total contract value of £141,000. The contract period commenced on 7th June 2017 and is scheduled to end on 31st August 2018. The tender was awarded on 6th June 2017, following the completion of the tender period which concluded on that same date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications and networking sector. Businesses that offer services related to data connections and network solutions are well-positioned to compete for future contracts in similar procurement processes. The established relationship with the Met Office could lead to further contracts, allowing for sustained collaboration and expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data connection

Notice Description

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM1045.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad592582-b98e-4e8e-bb74-5981911374eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d7170a-851d-4200-bbfb-c0a463c48625
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 1-2 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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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