Tender

Provision of Radar Antenna for C-Band Weather Radar on behalf of the Met Office

MET OFFICE

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Tender

30 Jan 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Radar Antenna for C-Band Weather Radar," classified under the industry category of Navigational and Meteorological Instruments. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves the supply of a radar antenna including a comprehensive 12-month warranty, to be delivered to East Anglia. The tendering process follows an open procedure, with electronic submissions required by 3rd March 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30th April 2025, and end on 29th April 2026, with a potential extension of up to 12 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological and navigational instruments, particularly those with expertise in radar technology. Companies well-versed in delivering high-quality, reliable equipment with strong after-sales support would find this opportunity particularly appealing. With a strong emphasis on compliance to specification, social value, and value for money, businesses that can deliver on these criteria will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance the company's portfolio and establish a long-term relationship with a reputable public entity like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Provision of Radar Antenna for C-Band Weather Radar on behalf of the Met Office

Notice Description

Provision of Radar Antenna for C-Band Weather Radar on behalf of the Met Office. Bidders may access this tender via the Pro Contract portal here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About The opportunity reference is: DN760716

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of a Radar Antenna for C-Band Weather Radar on behalf of the Met Office, including a fully comprehensive warranty of at least 12-months, for delivery to the installation site in East Anglia.

Renewal: Option to extent upto 12-months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d77e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003165-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£226,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£226,800 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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 Sarah-Ann Miles
Contact Email
sarahann.miles@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301352123

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
TLH1 East Anglia

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

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