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title: "Observations technology"
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# Observations technology

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0be5582f-b72b-49da-b6cd-15a962b8cef9

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which sought to procure observation technology categorised under security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment. The award was made under a direct procurement method following a single tender action with a total value of £55,000. The contract period commenced on 20th October 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The procurement status is complete, with the tendering period ending on 1st October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the supply of security and related technology products. Companies that specialise in observation technology, surveillance equipment, or similar goods could benefit from aligning their offerings with the requirements set by the Met Office. Given the increasing demand for such technological solutions, firms looking to expand their business can leverage this previous procurement as a stepping stone to enter contracts with governmental organisations.

## Notice

Observation technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/608f451d-d864-4a3f-9643-48a240d6752b |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | APPLIED SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/608f451d-d864-4a3f-9643-48a240d6752b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/608f451d-d864-4a3f-9643-48a240d6752b
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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