Award

Telecommunications Operations

MET OFFICE

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Award

24 Oct 2019 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Met Office, involves a contract for "Telecommunications Operations" valued at £100,000, focusing on operational telecommunications charges for the Marine Observations Network. This contract, classified under the telecommunications services industry category (CPV 64200000), is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and has reached the Award stage, having been finalised on 10 July 2019, with the contract period beginning on 11 July 2019 and extending until 31 March 2020. This was initiated through a direct procurement method, utilising a single tender action as it was below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector to expand and demonstrate their capabilities. Specifically, companies that provide telecommunications services, including SMEs and larger firms with the relevant experience, may find the opportunity attractive. Engaging with the Met Office could lead to further contracts and collaborations in public sector projects focusing on marine observations or similar services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecommunications Operations

Notice Description

Operational telecommunications charges for Marine Observations Network .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc612e91-d2fa-4ddb-9714-80a02eb06fc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228c8fcd-e9a8-4e57-8fd2-ce758223e34c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 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
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

APPLIED SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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