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title: "MASS Storage Tapes"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cbb9a2e-bedf-4453-9393-b4cbf3041172"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# MASS Storage Tapes

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cbb9a2e-bedf-4453-9393-b4cbf3041172

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "MASS Storage Tapes," valued at £520,674. This tender was executed as a selective procurement method, called off from a framework agreement and situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 29 November 2017 and concluded on 29 December 2017, following the tender period that ended on 28 November 2017. The industry category is classified under office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies, excluding furniture and software packages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into the public sector, particularly those supplying office and computing equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and innovation in delivery. Given the Met Office's stature as a key government buyer, successful engagement can lead to further partnerships and enhance visibility in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Contract called off from Framework Agreement tendered via open OJEU exercise. Link to original opportunity advert: https://data.gov.uk/data/contracts-finder-archive/contract/1697013/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b35d8ba-2148-4770-a868-10f0899cf1ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,674 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £520,674 |
| 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 | ORACLE |

## 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

- 26 Feb 2018 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b35d8ba-2148-4770-a868-10f0899cf1ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b35d8ba-2148-4770-a868-10f0899cf1ee
  26th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://data.gov.uk/data/contracts-finder-archive/contract/1697013/

## Provenance

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