Tender

Met Office Marine Connectors and Cables

MET OFFICE

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Tender

03 Oct 2024 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has initiated an open procurement for "Marine Connectors and Cables," focusing on supplying marine equipment under the CPV classification 34930000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 31st October 2024. This tender involves delivering connectors and cables to the National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus, European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH, UK. The Met Office, headquartered in Exeter, is offering a three-year zero-commitment contract, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement budget is set at £150,000, and all submissions must be made electronically in English. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with a framework agreement allowing for one participant.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in manufacturing marine connectors and cables, particularly those with experience in creating durable solutions for meteorological and oceanographic applications. Companies capable of providing high-quality, survivable equipment for offshore and underwater environments would be well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, could provide ongoing business engagement and stability. The combination of clear requirements and the structured procurement process makes this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach within the marine equipment sector.

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Notice Title

Met Office Marine Connectors and Cables

Notice Description

Marine Connectors and Cables Met Office Marine Systems require a cable and connector manufacturing solution to connect meteorological and oceanographic sensors and satellite communications equipment to the automatic weather stations that are survivable in offshore and underwater environments. The Connectors and Cables need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Connectors and Cables will be replaced on a as and when need basis

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Connectors and Cables Met Office Marine Systems require a cable and connector manufacturing solution to connect meteorological and oceanographic sensors and satellite communications equipment to the automatic weather stations that are survivable in offshore and underwater environments. The Connectors and Cables need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Connectors and Cables will be replaced on a as and when need basis

Renewal: An option to extend for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a57a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031726-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Ms Isabel Kumik
Contact Email
commercial@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

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