Award

Observations equipment

MET OFFICE

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Award

13 May 2019 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has completed a tender for 'Observations equipment' aimed at enhancing their Radar network. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to electrical machinery and laboratory equipment. The procurement was executed via a direct method, identifying it as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 13th February 2019, with the contract awarded on the same day, initiating on 14th February 2019 and set to end on 29th March 2019. The total contract value is £12,693.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and laboratory equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in providing such equipment are well-positioned to compete in this market. With the procurement method being direct, the process suggests a streamlined approach, making it potentially easier for qualified suppliers to engage with the Met Office, thereby expanding their market reach and enhancing their business profiles.

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Notice Title

Observations equipment

Notice Description

Observations equipment to support Radar network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3fb0b33-e6b4-452c-9a4f-fe6903b3fa87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7db83e0-7c41-463b-9466-20414a2cd42b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,693 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,693 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

NETWORKS CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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