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Observations Equipment

MET OFFICE

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18 Sep 2017 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Observations Equipment" was conducted by the Met Office, a governmental body based in Exeter, England. Categorised under meteorological instruments, this procurement was completed with a total contract value of £24,149. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 30th May 2017 and the contract period running from 31st May to 5th July 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand in the field of meteorological instruments. Given the nature of the procurement process, businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying such equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms experienced in limited tenders could leverage their capabilities in this sector to successfully engage with future contracts and improve their market positioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Observations Equipment

Notice Description

Observations Equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2eb624e-0bb4-449f-86e7-4f413ec6dbef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072bfcd8-5fa3-4c12-85d6-dd117b7f6a09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,149 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,149 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2017 - 5 Jul 2017 1-6 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
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

SWALE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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