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title: "HPC business case package"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# HPC business case package

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10d02dc2-59a2-4c1c-a9c7-956466a3cebf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is seeking technical advisory services for its High Performing Computer (HPC) business case, classified under business services. This contract, valued at £54,600, was awarded through a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract period runs from 4 October 2018 to 31 December 2018, and it took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 29 January 2019, marking the completion of the tender stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consulting services, particularly those with expertise in technology and high-performance computing. Businesses that can provide innovative advisory solutions or have experience in strategic consultancy could be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging with the Met Office may foster ongoing relationships, enhancing capabilities and expanding market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

High Performing Computer (HPC) business case - technical advisory services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c291cd-a4bd-4ae9-8f1f-15715f0ad499 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,600 |
| 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 | RED OAK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c291cd-a4bd-4ae9-8f1f-15715f0ad499

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c291cd-a4bd-4ae9-8f1f-15715f0ad499
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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