Award

Data connection

MET OFFICE

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Award

05 Dec 2016 at 17:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for a "Data connection" service valued at £199,975 under a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business and is officially active, having commenced on 16 August 2016 and set to continue until 15 August 2021. The tender concluded on 30 October 2015, and the industry category is classified under networks, aligning with the Government Framework agreement RM1045.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and network services sector, particularly those with capabilities in data connectivity solutions. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to consider competing for future contracts, as the procurement's selective nature indicates potential for engagement in upcoming opportunities within the Met Office’s procurement activities. This sector offers substantial room for growth as organisations seek efficient networking solutions to support their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data connection

Notice Description

Further competition under the Government Framework agreement RM1045.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8c6b38a-6003-4fa3-a95b-512b9ab31a2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef998a0-fe95-46e1-8ffa-f18b9186441e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,975 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2016 - 15 Aug 2021 Over 5 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

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