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title: "Meteorological Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b538259-4898-4483-a19f-09b8c1acbba0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-11-30"
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# Meteorological Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b538259-4898-4483-a19f-09b8c1acbba0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, is focused on the acquisition of meteorological equipment valued at £19,400. The contract falls within the goods category, specifically meteorological instruments, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action due to its low value. The tender period concluded on 27 July 2020, with the official contract period commencing the following day and running until 13 August 2020. This procurement was located in Exeter, South West England, and the award notice was published on 30 November 2020.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the meteorological equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are encouraged to compete for such contracts. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or providing meteorological instruments would be particularly well-suited for this procurement. Engaging with this contracting authority could facilitate further business growth and potential partnerships in future projects for similar goods.

## Notice

Meteorological equipment for existing network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335c09dc-ef4d-40d0-a239-ef1b2f44ec1c |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2020 - 13 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,400 |
| 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 | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335c09dc-ef4d-40d0-a239-ef1b2f44ec1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/335c09dc-ef4d-40d0-a239-ef1b2f44ec1c
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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