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title: "Climate service for plant pest/pathogen risk"
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# Climate service for plant pest/pathogen risk

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b12e33b-9dad-4f5f-9a5d-86269fadbdb0

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for a "Climate service for plant pest/pathogen risk" to the University of Exeter. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £255,800 in GBP. The contract period runs from 7th December 2022 to 29th March 2025. This opportunity falls under the research and development services industry category. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the tender period closing on 23rd November 2022. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender awarded by the Met Office to the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those offering research and development services related to climate and agricultural risk assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses must align with providing climate services and possess the capability to collaborate with academic institutions. The contract's direct procurement method and below-threshold value make it accessible to SMEs looking to grow their expertise in the research sector within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Climate service for plant pest/pathogen risk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dafcf5-6636-4496-bc55-80247c9bb685 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2022 - 29 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,800 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2024 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dafcf5-6636-4496-bc55-80247c9bb685

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90dafcf5-6636-4496-bc55-80247c9bb685
  11th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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