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External Connectivity

MET OFFICE

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19 Mar 2018 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a prominent buyer in the United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the tender titled "External Connectivity," which involved further competition under the Government Framework Agreement RM3733. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The contract had a total value of £540,118.62 and was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED, with the contract period running from 21st December 2017 to 31st March 2018. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on 13th December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of office and computing equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver quality goods under competitive terms. Businesses that are agile and capable of meeting specific technical and logistical requirements will find this contract aligns well with their offerings, allowing them to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with an established organisation like the Met Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Connectivity

Notice Description

Further competition under Government Framework Agreement RM3733.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3eebce0-5e1e-49b2-9704-ef132f5a05b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534a37cc-0842-4483-8a1b-513be7c0e4b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,118 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,118 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
21 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
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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

COMPUTACENTER (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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