Award

FGS Third line support Sep-24 to Sep-26

MET OFFICE

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Award

14 Aug 2024 at 13:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract titled "FGS Third line support Sep-24 to Sep-26" to SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED for IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. This contract falls under the CPV classification 72000000 and has a total value of £360,000. The procurement is taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom and follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 24th July 2024 to 1st October 2024, with the award being officially published on 14th August 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in high-level support and software development. SMEs are encouraged to participate, benefitting from the substantial contract value and the chance to establish or strengthen a working relationship with a prestigious organisation like the Met Office. Businesses well-versed in delivering third-line support services will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, offering avenues for substantial growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FGS Third line support Sep-24 to Sep-26

Notice Description

FGS Third line support Sep-24 to Sep-26 Framework Number: RM1557.13

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c04494de-e064-4c85-ac5c-34391f338766
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3fb43af-a857-4bb3-b1bf-15843522e0b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2024 - 1 Oct 2024 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
prourement.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

SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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