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Meteorological Equipment

MET OFFICE

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25 Jan 2021 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Met Office as the contracting authority, which has awarded a contract for the provision of meteorological equipment, vital for utilisation within its existing network. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as 'Meteorological instruments', and was conducted via a direct procurement method, representing a single tender action below threshold. The contract was awarded to VAISALA OYJ for a total value of £32,000, with the contract period commencing on 30th October 2020 and concluding on 20th November 2020. The tender period ended on 29th October 2020, and the project is linked to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacturing and supply of meteorological instruments and equipment. Companies that specialise in this industry and can meet the specifications set by the Met Office may find this contract a viable avenue for business expansion. Being a technical field, proficient suppliers with experience in weather monitoring devices and related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meteorological Equipment

Notice Description

Meteorological equipment for use in existing network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5c78fb4-5ec5-4428-8988-d89e5c9493c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c192965-7931-4527-9da8-1a166543a5d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2020 - 20 Nov 2020 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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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