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Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services

Met Office

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24 Mar 2023 at 14:02

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16 May 2022 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking a supplier for the provision of radiosondes and related goods and services. The procurement process involves a five-year contract with a potential extension to ten years. The main procurement category is goods, and the industry category is navigational and meteorological instruments. The tender, titled "Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services," is in the active stage with an estimated contract value of £16 million. The buying organization is the Met Office, located in Exeter, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in navigational and meteorological instruments to supply radiosondes, launchers, and associated services. Businesses capable of meeting the quality criteria outlined in the tender would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering fair access to interested suppliers. The deadline for submissions is June 20, 2022, with the award period starting on the same date. Interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed specifications provided by the Met Office and consider how their offerings align with the specified requirements and criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services

Notice Description

The purchase of radiosondes over a five year period with the option to extend to 10 years and associated goods and services. The purchase of Autosonde and manual ground launchers and associated good and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of radiosondes over a five year period with the option to extend to 10 years and associated goods and services. The purchase of Autosonde and manual ground launchers and associated good and services.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a further five years after the initial five year period.

Renewal: Likely to be some or all elements of current scope, to be confirmed nearer the date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0337c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008667-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
As a primary source of meteorological data, usage of radiosondes is likely to continue beyond this contract opportunity

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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 Oyj

Further Information

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