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Forklift Purchase

MET OFFICE

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03 Apr 2024 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the purchase of a forklift through a competitive quotation (below threshold) process. The contract, valued at £20,095 GBP, was awarded to WESTEXE GROUP. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract period running from February 27, 2024, to June 1, 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and was conducted by the Met Office located in Exeter, England in the South West region.

This tender for forklift purchase by the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the industrial machinery sector, to compete for supplying goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender attractive due to the nature of the procurement method - a competitive quotation below threshold. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, especially in the South West region, can consider bidding for this contract to expand their market presence and grow their revenue.

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Notice Title

Forklift Purchase

Notice Description

Forklift

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4f6e4a4-5d98-4a96-b574-41d85dc6f038
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f83c3a-40ba-4533-ab27-37c86d4c0763
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,095 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,095 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2024 - 1 Jun 2024 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
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

WESTEXE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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