Planning

Radar Transmitters

MET OFFICE

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Planning

07 Dec 2018 at 16:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has initiated a procurement process for "Radar Transmitters" intended for its weather radar network. This project falls under the industry category of radar apparatus (CPV code 38115000) and is currently in the planning stage. The organisation is seeking informal expressions of interest from potential suppliers until the engagement end date set for 18 January 2019. Although the total estimated value of this procurement is £500,000, specific timelines for future procurement activities are yet to be established.

This opportunity presents a gateway for businesses involved in the design and supply of radar and meteorological equipment, particularly those with innovative solutions for weather measurement technology. As the Met Office conducts this information-gathering phase, companies that can demonstrate specialized capabilities related to radar systems are encouraged to engage. While primarily aimed at larger enterprises, smaller businesses with unique offerings may also find ways to collaborate or contribute to the competitive landscape as the procurement process evolves.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radar Transmitters

Notice Description

The Met Office owns and operates a network of 17 in-house designed, C-band weather radars. Together these are a critical Met Office observing network, running 24/7 making near realtime measurements of precipitation in the atmosphere. We have identified a potential requirement to purchase up to four additional transmitters for its network. At this stage, our timescales as to any possible procurement activity are not fixed. In light of this, the Met Office is currently looking for informal expressions of interest from organisations that may be able to support us with our potential requirements. We want to get a better understanding of the typical capabilities, specifications and performance levels of weather radar transmitters currently available on the market. Further information can be obtained by contacting adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk, who will be able to provide you with: (a) further detail on our potential future needs; (b) instructions on how to submit an informal expression of interest and provide some information to the Met Office about your capabilities in meeting our potential requirements. Please note: this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4d1c24-e37c-44f1-8aa2-570796dc6dc9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38115000 - Radar apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Adam Rossiter
Contact Email
adam.rossiter@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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