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SOLACE pubSub+ PROD

MET OFFICE

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10 Mar 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office recently completed the procurement process for the "SOLACE pubSub+ PROD" contract, classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. This procurement followed a direct single tender action below the threshold and targeted small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the contract period began on 11th February 2025 and will end on 9th February 2026. The tender period concluded on 28th January 2025, with the award being published on 10th March 2025. The total contract value is £20,598.43.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly SMEs, which were specifically considered suitable for this procurement. Companies equipped to deliver cutting-edge software packages and systems stand to benefit from partnering with well-established public entities like the Met Office. Being part of such contracts can not only boost business revenue but also enhance a company’s reputation and experience in dealing with high-profile clients in the public sector.

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Notice Title

SOLACE pubSub+ PROD

Notice Description

SOLACE pubSub+ PROD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f860bf07-8737-4659-916c-02fd1d116cc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/276853c3-0a90-4ed1-902e-b3f7b3b38fc7
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,598 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,598 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2026 6-12 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

SOLACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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