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Meteorological equipment

MET OFFICE

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06 Apr 2021 at 12:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for meteorological equipment valued at £22,000. This was initiated as a single tender action under the direct procurement method, classified under CPV code 38120000 for meteorological instruments. The tender period concluded on 11th February 2021, with the contract effective from 12th February to 4th March 2021. The procurement stage is marked by an award status as active, with the announcement published on 6th April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the supply of goods related to meteorological instruments. Businesses engaged in the production or supply of such technology are well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes. By understanding the requirements and specifications set forth by the Met Office, relevant companies can leverage this contract as a springboard for growth within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meteorological equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b10f5160-d0c9-48a8-b205-f20557fad9b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b5c191e-bef3-4c27-ba13-3460f745b46b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 4 Mar 2021 30 days
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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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