Award

Delivery Partner on the MECHANICS project

MET OFFICE

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Award

04 Sep 2024 at 13:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a direct contract titled "Delivery Partner on the MECHANICS project" to the University of Zambia (UNZA). This procurement, classified under Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000), was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and spans from 20th August 2024 to 1st April 2026. The tender process was completed with a contract value of £129,750, and the award was published on 4th September 2024.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs involved in research and development services. Given that the procurement method allowed for direct and less competitive processes, companies with specialised skills and experience in the specified services would find it advantageous to participate in similar tenders. The project duration and substantial contract value also suggest long-term engagement and financial stability, beneficial for business expansion and expertise development within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Partner on the MECHANICS project

Notice Description

Delivery Partner on the MECHANICS project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b706b959-b4aa-42b9-a398-991d930a0cda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9211777-a15a-4436-ac14-0a94f3f0719b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£129,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2024 - 1 Apr 2026 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

UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA (UNZA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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