Award

Observational instrument

MET OFFICE

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05 Apr 2022 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Observational instrument" was carried out by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. It falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £39,888.48. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which indicates a non-competitive process, and it was awarded on 11th October 2021. The contract period lasted from 11th October 2021 to 3rd January 2022, with the award notice published on 5th April 2022. The delivery was to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the direct procurement method. Engaging with the Met Office could facilitate valuable partnerships and help expand market reach within public procurement, especially for companies looking to provide innovative observational instruments and technologies.

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Notice Title

Observational instrument

Notice Description

Observational instrument

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3752dd1-8c00-4201-b2c5-4c659da66db8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7df3ef2b-181d-4dae-adc6-0d742efa9bdb
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,888 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,888 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 3 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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