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Scientific research as part of a consortium

MET OFFICE

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06 Jun 2024 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for "Scientific research as part of a consortium" with a value of £118,097.32. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from March 26, 2024, to August 31, 2026. The buying organization, the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, conducted this procurement in the services industry category.

This tender process presents opportunities for SMEs to engage in scientific research projects. Businesses involved in research and development services would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract awarded to the University of Leicester indicates a focus on collaborative research initiatives. SMEs with expertise in research consultancy services can benefit from engaging with the Met Office on future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scientific research as part of a consortium

Notice Description

Scientific research as part of a consortium

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbcd1ac4-e0d3-4ff0-a2c1-fbfd756f2ce7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb5758df-2dd6-455e-b407-c112a2513baa
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,097 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,097 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 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 LEICESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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