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Provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring

MET OFFICE

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22 Jan 2021 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of a LiDAR solution for wind monitoring, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and was initiated on 22nd January 2021, culminating in the award to Vaisala Oyj on 14th January 2021. This procurement, which aimed to enhance the detection of wind rotor effects and improve decision-making for clients, was situated in the UK region, with the delivery expected to assist environmental monitoring efforts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in advanced technological solutions, particularly those focused on environmental monitoring, data analytics, and equipment development. Companies with expertise in Doppler LiDAR technology or related precision instruments would be particularly well-suited to engage in future contracts to support the Met Office's objectives. Potential suppliers can leverage this awarded contract as a reference to showcase their capabilities in similar projects and enhance their competitiveness in the public sector procurement landscape.

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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-028c7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001318-2021
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
22 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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