Tender

Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services

MET OFFICE

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Tender

16 May 2022 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has launched a tender titled "Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services". This procurement falls under the category of navigational and meteorological instruments with an estimated initial value of up to £8.5 million, potentially reaching £16 million if the network expands due to other initiatives. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 20 June 2022. The contract is set to commence on 31 January 2023, with a duration of up to ten years, allowing for significant service delivery in the field of meteorology.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the meteorological and navigational equipment sectors, especially those with capabilities in providing radiosondes and associated services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to foster competition and innovation within the industry. By engaging with this contract, businesses have the potential to secure long-term partnerships with a prominent public sector organisation and contribute to critical weather forecasting efforts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services

Notice Description

The Met Office is looking for a supplier to supply a radiosondes, manual and automated launchers, and associated services for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend up to a maximum of a further 5 years (10 years total). The initial contract is estimated to be worth up to PS8.5M but potentially could be up to PS16M if the network is increased due to other initiatives not completing as planned.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6012eb39-5bad-4b72-978b-627320acebe8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 30 Jan 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Aled Evans
Contact Email
aled.evans@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301351550

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

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