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title: "ARIES Software and Firmware Upgrades"
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published: "2024-01-04"
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# ARIES Software and Firmware Upgrades

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-092a9b72-c9ec-4727-9844-098d7d8b22ef

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement of "ARIES Software and Firmware Upgrades" through a single tender action below threshold. The contract, valued at £10,311.26 GBP, was awarded to ABB INC. The procurement process began on 15th November 2023, with the contract period set from 29th November 2023 to 30th November 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, catering to businesses located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by the Met Office for software and firmware upgrades presents an opportunity for businesses in the Research and Development sector to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to engage with this tender. By providing these upgrades, businesses can contribute to the delivery of essential services provided by the Met Office, especially in enhancing their technological capabilities and service offerings.

## Notice

ARIES Software and Firmware Upgrades

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b172b33e-86fd-47b4-bd1e-dadd00990d19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,311 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,311 |
| 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 | ABB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2024 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b172b33e-86fd-47b4-bd1e-dadd00990d19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b172b33e-86fd-47b4-bd1e-dadd00990d19
  4th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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