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title: "Automated test system for SurfaceNet"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Automated test system for SurfaceNet

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09deff08-fa34-489a-bfea-4b343ecb6737

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for an automated test system for SurfaceNet, classified under the category of Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category and was carried out as a single tender action (below threshold), with an estimated value of £14,045. The procurement process was directly awarded to PICKERING INTERFACES LTD. This procurement covers the South West region of England, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 9th September 2024, the start of the contract on 23rd September 2024, and the end of the contract on 31st December 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in office and computing machinery. Businesses that provide high-quality automated test systems and have the capacity to deliver within the specified timeframes would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct procurement method may indicate a streamlined negotiation process, ensuring clear communication and swift procurement decisions, beneficial for SMEs looking to grow through government contracts.

## Notice

Automated test system for SurfaceNet

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b508fad-376b-44db-8207-568031d322dd |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,045 |
| 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 | PICKERING INTERFACES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b508fad-376b-44db-8207-568031d322dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b508fad-376b-44db-8207-568031d322dd
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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