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Services telecoms

MET OFFICE

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22 Feb 2023 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a UK public sector organisation based in Exeter, awarded a contract for telecoms services worth £76,800. The procurement method was selective, with the procurement stage now completed. The contract period spans from 31st January 2023 to 30th January 2025, offering business opportunities in the services sector in the South West region of the UK.

This tender from the Met Office for telecoms services, awarded to Virgin Media Business, presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for competing in this selective procurement process. The contract's timeframe and value provide a potential avenue for business growth and collaboration in the telecommunications industry in the specified region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services telecoms

Notice Description

Services Telecoms

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfae40ce-fa64-4949-8a45-24355b2e4911
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/056db083-d0d8-487f-9bf6-11ff190448f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 30 Jan 2025 2-3 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
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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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