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Scientific equipment maintenance

MET OFFICE

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30 Sep 2021 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Met Office, focusing on a contract titled "Scientific equipment maintenance" within the services industry, specifically concerning meteorological instruments. The procurement method was a direct approach, involving a single tender action below the financial threshold, with the tender period concluded on 29 July 2021. The contract was awarded on the same date and is valued at £14,300. The contract execution is planned for the South West region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 30 July 2021 and concluding on 6 August 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in maintenance services related to scientific equipment. Businesses in the engineering, instrumentation, and technical services sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, leveraging their experience to provide high-quality maintenance for essential meteorological instruments. Engaging in this sector can enhance business visibility and open doors to further public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Scientific equipment maintenance

Notice Description

Scientific equipment maintenance services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f606680c-2e4c-426c-b558-96d14ccf92c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8bf55e-3660-4ca4-89ce-397c1e6d7272
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 6 Aug 2021 30 days
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

SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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