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Ship services to recover drift weather buoy

MET OFFICE

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19 Mar 2018 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a key player in the meteorological sector based in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for ship services to recover a drift weather buoy. This contract, valued at £19,571.39, was awarded through a direct procurement method using a single tender action, as it fell below the specified threshold. The contract period commenced on 15 December 2017 and concluded on 22 December 2017. As of the last update on 19 March 2018, the contract is active, and it involved buoy positioning services within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in marine services, particularly those specialising in buoy positioning or related logistical support. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in maritime operations and the capability to offer specialised ship services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With the Met Office as the buyer, suppliers can benefit from a reputable partnership that may lead to further procurement engagements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ship services to recover drift weather buoy

Notice Description

Ship services to recover drift weather buoy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d07d80d5-1a11-4035-b2f3-bc4d7babdc27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69c1605-f695-41f5-84d0-c1e9fa9ebaef
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63724300 - Buoy positioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,571 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,571 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2017 - 22 Dec 2017 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
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

SINBAD MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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