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VCP Media Studio Equipment

MET OFFICE

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17 Jul 2025 at 08:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has concluded a direct procurement process for the provision of "VCP Media Studio Equipment," targeting the regions of Cook Islands and Fiji. Recognised as a public authority in the central government, Met Office undertook this procurement under the "goods" category, with the process tagged as complete as of 17th July 2025. The procurement method did not involve competition, as it was conducted below the threshold. SWANTECH LOGISTICS LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), was awarded the contract. The contract period is from 17th July 2025 to 15th July 2026, with a gross value of £30,452.05.

This contract presents a strategic opportunity for SMEs specialising in supplying electrical machinery and equipment, potentially offering them business growth in international markets like the Cook Islands and Fiji. Companies with expertise in logistics and cross-border supply will be well-suited to compete, especially those able to navigate complex international requirements. This tender also demonstrates the potential for growth in sectors catering to public authorities, leveraging the advantage of bidding for procurements conducted below competition thresholds. Interested businesses are encouraged to explore similar opportunities which may not require open competition, allowing them access to significant public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCP Media Studio Equipment

Notice Description

Media Studio Equipment for Cook Island and Fiji.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040718-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,376 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 15 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANTECH LOGISTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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