Award

DN709839 - The Supply of Meteorological Balloons and Parachutes

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2024 at 09:11

Tender

06 Feb 2024 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking suppliers for the tender "The Supply of Meteorological Balloons and Parachutes" in the goods category. This tender involves the supply of weather balloons and parachutes suitable for meteorological use with helium and hydrogen. The procurement process is in the active stage, with an award already made to Totex Corporation. The contract was signed on 18th April 2024, and the buying organisation is the Met Office based in Exeter, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Met Office for meteorological balloons and parachutes presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in producing navigational and meteorological instruments. Companies specialising in meteorological equipment or balloon manufacturing could find this tender well-suited for their expertise. With detailed technical specifications and quality criteria, suppliers have the chance to compete based on compliance, environmental impact, social value, and overall cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Title

DN709839 - The Supply of Meteorological Balloons and Parachutes

Notice Description

*** Contract Award Notice submitted directly via Find a Tender Service as recommended by Proactis due to the fact that there isn't a Supplier NUTS code available for Japan on the drop down list to select from so I am unable to submit the form on ProContract *** This tender is for the supply of meteorological balloons and parachutes and would need to satisfy one or more of the product lots.

Lot Information

Meteorological Balloons and Parachutes

Meteorological weather balloons and parachutes suitable for use with helium and hydrogen lifting gases, and Vaisala RS41-SG radiosondes, including the use of additional heavier ozone sensing payloads at one site.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 5 x 12 months

Lot 2

Meteorological weather balloons with integrated parachutes suitable for use with helium and hydrogen lifting gases, Vaisala RS41-SG radiosondes and the Vaisala AS41 Autosonde. This includes the following requirements to ensure compatibility with the AS41 system: a. Inclusion of a parachute inside the balloon, suitable for use with a 150g payload, attaining a minimum altitude of 30 hPa b. Maximum inflated diameter and height of 1.8 m c. Balloon neck diameter of 3 cm d. Balloon neck length of 12 cm

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 5 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0437ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015525-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20241 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
Mrs May Lee
Contact Email
may.lee@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301351736

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
TLK4 Devon

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTEX

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