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Professional Broadband

MET OFFICE

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13 Mar 2025 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Professional Broadband" within the Internet network industry category. This direct procurement method was executed as a single tender action (below threshold), and Jersey Telecom has been awarded the contract. With a value of GBP 87,768, the contract spans from 14 February 2025 to 30 March 2025. The delivery location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Exeter, England. Key procurement stages included the tender period, which ended on 31 January 2025, and the subsequent awarding stage on 14 February 2025, officially published on 13 March 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the telecommunications and IT services sectors that specialise in providing broadband and internet infrastructure. The procurement was suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), emphasising accessibility for smaller companies. Firms equipped to deliver highly reliable internet services in the specified region can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their foothold in the public sector, tapping into further future contracts with government entities such as the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Broadband

Notice Description

Professional Broadband

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b751ce38-7e87-4abe-af6f-47052eca447a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/252b2f93-9dd5-440a-a9f7-33f58505ab4a
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

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

CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,768 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,768 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
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

JERSEY TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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