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title: "External connectivity upgrade"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-09-14"
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# External connectivity upgrade

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14f5bd3a-df8c-48b8-a2a6-07c80268a115

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "External connectivity upgrade" is led by the Met Office, a renowned buyer in the telecommunications sector, located in Exeter, South West England. This contract falls under the category of telecommunications cable and equipment, with a total value of £322,071.65. The procurement method employed is selective, taking place through a call-off from a framework agreement initiated by the government. The tender period ended on 31 March 2018, with the contract period beginning on 10 May 2018 and concluding on 10 May 2023.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications services to grow and compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to engage in such contracts due to their flexibility and suitability criteria. Companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, network connectivity solutions, and related services should consider this award as a potential avenue for expanding their market presence, especially those able to meet the specific requirements set forth by the Met Office.

## Notice

Further competition ran under Government Framework Agreement RM1045.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d55cae-2cd5-440e-a77f-f1164697bd0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2018 - 10 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,071 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,071 |
| 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 | INTEROUTE COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2018 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d55cae-2cd5-440e-a77f-f1164697bd0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07d55cae-2cd5-440e-a77f-f1164697bd0c
  14th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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