Award

IT Hardware

MET OFFICE

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25 Jan 2021 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for IT Hardware was conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This tender was initiated as a limited procurement under a competitive quotation method. The contract, valued at £11,229, covers the supply of computer equipment and supplies, with the delivery area specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2020, and the contract was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LTD for a duration from 2nd October 2020 to 29th October 2021, with the award notice published on 25th January 2021.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the IT hardware sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence. Companies specialised in providing computer equipment and supplies can leverage this tender to establish relationships with the Met Office or to position themselves for future contracts. As the procurement was completed through a competitive quotation process, businesses with the capability to meet stringent standards and deliver quality products are encouraged to engage in similar opportunities, which can foster growth and enhance their visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Hardware

Notice Description

Contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb5c1c69-aa28-4b4c-aa56-97f7dab69a47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738c45ca-04ee-4d7d-b96a-498155d29c4c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,229 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,229 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2020 - 29 Oct 2021 1-2 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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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