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Research and development

MET OFFICE

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06 Apr 2022 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for research and development services was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services (CPV Code: 73000000) and involved a direct procurement method described as a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £17,375, has been awarded, with the award date recorded as 17th December 2021, and the contract period spanning from 17th December 2021 to 30th November 2022. The tender period concluded on 1st December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in research and development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise and capabilities. Companies that specialise in consultancy services related to research could be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge to respond effectively to public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research and development

Notice Description

Research and development

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6fb37e9-caf6-4f9b-9291-89d26d5343c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb450e7a-a1de-49a4-910f-d426eeb8ac36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 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
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

SMHI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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