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Sun Photometer

MET OFFICE

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15 Feb 2022 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Sun Photometer," falling under the category of navigational and meteorological instruments. This tender was marked as a direct procurement method, specifically using a single tender action due to its value of £39,809, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2022, while the contract period runs from 15 February 2022 to 28 February 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the production of goods related to navigational and meteorological instruments. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing scientific instruments or possess capabilities in supplying similar equipment should consider exploring future opportunities with the Met Office. As the buying organisation often sources innovative solutions, companies that can demonstrate technical expertise and reliability in product delivery will be well-positioned to compete in subsequent tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sun Photometer

Notice Description

Sun Sky Lunar Photometer

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0baeca5-3ead-4682-b2f0-956fc605faf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606ce269-396e-44ff-8f11-e95c67f1891d
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

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

CPV Codes

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,809 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,809 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 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

CIMEL ELECTRONIQUE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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