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Telecommunications Services

MET OFFICE

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05 Mar 2021 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has successfully awarded a contract for telecommunications services, valued at £14,000, following a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action below threshold. The procurement process reached completion on 4th January 2021, with the contract effective from 5th January 2021 to 1st February 2021. This procurement falls under the telecommunications industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in telecommunications and related services. Companies with expertise in providing similar services and a strong regional presence will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts, benefitting from the established relationship with a reputable buyer like the Met Office. As they continue to enhance their service offerings, businesses in this sector can leverage these opportunities to grow and expand their client portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecommunications Services

Notice Description

Telecommunications services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bed052ae-9f7c-4dff-85eb-8fc1a6b3822f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0573e991-d406-4b72-89bc-2ff31941c450
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2021 - 1 Feb 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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