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Telecomms links charges

MET OFFICE

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12 Mar 2024 at 16:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for Telecomms links charges to Virigin Media Business. The procurement was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract's total value is £45,334.32, with a contract period starting from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for Telecomms charges from the Met Office presents opportunities for businesses providing postal and telecommunications services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The awarded supplier, Virgin Media Business, has secured a contract that can lead to business growth within the services industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecomms links charges

Notice Description

Telecomms charges for a one year period. Call off under RM6116

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1415426-e5b8-4dac-8c1a-c303777cc395
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfefdeb8-940e-44fb-becb-93a1105f6d5e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,334 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,334 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 1-2 years
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

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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