Tender

DN684274 - Snow Depth Sensor

MET OFFICE

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Tender

04 Sep 2023 at 16:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has issued a tender for the purchase of new snow depth sensors to automatically measure snow depth at observing sites. The tender, titled "DN684274 - Snow Depth Sensor," falls under the goods category of meteorological instruments. The procurement process is in the Open Procedure stage and is currently active. The tender has a value of £360,000 and the deadline for submission is on October 13, 2023. The contract period is set to start on November 17, 2023, lasting until November 16, 2028. The buying organisation is the Met Office, based in Exeter, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of meteorological instruments or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender exercise. The suitable businesses would need to provide innovative solutions for measuring snow depth as per the ISO 772:2022 standard. Interested suppliers can register on the ProContract eTendering portal for free to access more details about the project and submit their proposals by the specified deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN684274 - Snow Depth Sensor

Notice Description

The Met Office currently operates a network of laser snow depth sensors. These sensors are now obsolete and as a result we have a requirement to purchase new equipment to automatically measure snow depth at our observing sites. The Met Office needs to measure the key weather and climate parameter of snow depth as defined according to ISO 772:2022 10.28 i.e., the total height of the snowpack measured vertically from the ground to the snow surface. Although we currently use laser-based sensors, we are open to using other techniques and may choose to use more than one solution that meets the requirements (where relevant). The Snow Depth Sensor tender will be conducted under an Open Procedure. The procurement opportunity is advertised on the government Contracts Finder site and ProContract portal. Suppliers who are interested in participating in this tender exercise must register their company free of charge on the ProContract eTendering portal by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Please search for project reference DN684274 for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b60703ac-08de-4d03-9c1b-3c56798dc530
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68e86d4-c04e-4c16-a96e-beaae906eb5f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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