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Sun StorageTek T10K T2 Data Cartridge

MET OFFICE

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20 Feb 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process for the supply of Sun StorageTek T10K T2 Data Cartridge, classified under CPV code 30000000 (Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages). The procurement process, which utilised a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, commenced with the tender period ending on 2nd January 2025. The contract, valued at £220,000 GBP, was awarded on 16th January 2025 to INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Abertillery, Monmouthshire. The contract's service period began on 16th January 2025 and concluded on 26th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in office and computing equipment to leverage their expertise and expand their market presence. SMEs in particular, given the procurement's suitability for such entities, can benefit from participating in competitive procedures like this one to secure contracts with prestigious institutions like the Met Office. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality data storage solutions and those looking to build a robust portfolio with government contracts would find this procurement process particularly rewarding.

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Notice Title

Sun StorageTek T10K T2 Data Cartridge

Notice Description

Sun StorageTek T10K T2 Data Cartridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfdd972c-2d72-4193-8a0f-e768d4738674
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c08ec10-3edc-4aa1-9c96-75ee9ddfece1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 26 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.equiries@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

INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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