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Argo Floats Satellite Communications

MET OFFICE

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25 Jul 2017 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Argo Floats Satellite Communications" services, classified under air-to-ground telecommunications services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £70,490, commenced on 20th April 2017 and concluded on 30th March 2018. The tender closed on 19th April 2017, and details regarding the procurement were published on 25th July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in telecommunications and satellite services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in the public sector. Enterprises providing innovative satellite communication solutions or related services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to establish fruitful partnerships with prominent organisations like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Argo Floats Satellite Communications

Notice Description

Argo Floats Satellite Communications

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d509aee8-8a24-43e7-9552-5112a89a70d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035962b4-9af2-4cbf-9f21-e94dd8aa608a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,490 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES

Further Information

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