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title: "External connectivity with support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-07-04"
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# External connectivity with support

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-055c9bab-f93e-4351-8f44-5b29f32862ff

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## Summary

The Met Office is the contracting authority for the procurement process titled "External connectivity with support," which falls under the internet network services category. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with a total contract value of £258,164.69. The contract period spans from 30 March 2018 to 30 March 2023, and the tender was successfully awarded on 14 March 2018. The primary location for the delivery of services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method utilised was selective, specifically as a call-off from the framework agreement RM3733.

This opportunity stands to benefit businesses that provide internet network services, particularly those that can deliver external connectivity solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender specifies suitability for them. Companies with a strong background in IT and network infrastructure could leverage this contract to enhance their service offerings and potentially expand their clientele within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4226f23c-ef7a-4888-9f78-c39a28f6de85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £258,164 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £258,164 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4226f23c-ef7a-4888-9f78-c39a28f6de85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4226f23c-ef7a-4888-9f78-c39a28f6de85
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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