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Near Real-time Seismological Data

HOME OFFICE

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07 Nov 2024 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a public procurement process titled "Near Real-time Seismological Data" within the services category specifically for the installation services of geological equipment. This procurement entailed accessing near real-time seismic data from the UK national seismic monitoring network, vital for public order and safety. Based in London, the buying organization used a limited procurement method and awarded the contract without prior competition due to the absence of a reasonable alternative supplier. Key details regarding this contract include its award date on 1st November 2024, with the British Geological Survey (BGS) as the chosen supplier, and a contract value of £248,300.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale firms with specialized expertise in seismological data and geological equipment. Given the technical specificity and the constrained competition due to unique capabilities required, businesses with an advanced technical background in geological monitoring can leverage such contracts to solidify their market presence and develop long-term government partnerships. The supplier, British Geological Survey, exemplifies the type of organization well-suited for this procurement, underscoring the importance of industry expertise and advanced technical resources in securing such awards.

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Notice Title

Near Real-time Seismological Data

Notice Description

Access to near real-time seismic data from the UK national seismic monitoring network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Access to near real-time seismic data from the UK national seismic monitoring network.

Procurement Information

Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) applies as there is no other supplier that can provide this service in that no reasonable alternative or substitute exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b4ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036146-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

51216000 - Installation services of geological equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£248,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
homelandsecurityrnprocurement@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (BGS

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