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Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring

MET OFFICE

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15 Jan 2021 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the supply of a Doppler LiDAR solution for wind monitoring, led by the Met Office, a national agency based in Exeter, UK. This procurement process, classified under the goods category and specifically in laboratory, optical and precision equipment, has been conducted through an open procedure. The contract was signed on 14 January 2021, and the main location for the delivery is within the UK. The procurement stage is currently marked as complete, with an active award granted to Vaisala Oyj.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of environmental monitoring, technology solutions, and precision equipment manufacturing. Companies specializing in advanced sensing technologies, particularly those with experience in wind monitoring or similar environmental applications, would be well-positioned to compete. The successful implementation of Doppler LiDAR solutions is key for organisations that require accurate real-time data for improved decision-making in turbulence management.

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Notice Title

Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring

Notice Description

This procurement involves the supply of Doppler LiDAR solutions to assist with the detection of wind rotors and general wind monitoring applications. The aim of this procurement is to improve our ability to detect rotor effects in real time, which might allow us to assign an objective quantification of the severity of turbulence. This could improve the advice provided to customers, potentially giving them sufficient confidence to make real-time management decisions based on this advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement involves the supply of Doppler LiDAR solutions to assist with the detection of wind rotors and general wind monitoring applications. The aim of this procurement is to improve our ability to detect rotor effects in real time, which might allow us to assign an objective quantification of the severity of turbulence. This could improve the advice provided to customers, potentially giving them sufficient confidence to make real-time management decisions based on this advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028a9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000839-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Mr Adam Rossiter
Contact Email
adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

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