Award

Delivery partner on the MECHAN

MET OFFICE

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Award

06 Dec 2024 at 13:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for a delivery partner on the MECHANICS project, classified under the research services category (CPV 73110000). The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold). The tender, valued at GBP 100,420, was open until 12 noon on 23rd October 2024, with the contract period set from 6th November 2024 to 31st January 2026. The project will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the award was published on 6th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate with esteemed institutions like the Met Office. Given the direct award procedure, businesses with specialised capabilities and a track record in delivering similar projects are well-positioned to benefit. The successful supplier, the University of Cape Town, highlights the potential for large-scale organisations to engage in international collaborations and enhance their project portfolios in the UK. The initiative supports business growth through high-value contracts and the development of advanced research competences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery partner on the MECHAN

Notice Description

Delivery partner on the MECHANICS project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4279cf1-9395-4b5b-8acb-841c3573ff25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3edc4be-ff06-4a25-aa51-25b49e584e3b
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,420 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,420 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 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
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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

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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