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title: "Meteorological Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19c69b28-0e77-47f0-8e80-d4642afc03d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-06-22"
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# Meteorological Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19c69b28-0e77-47f0-8e80-d4642afc03d2

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of meteorological equipment, with a total contract value of £15,606. This tender was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation exercise, and falls under the category of navigational and meteorological instruments. The tender period ended on 12 March 2020, while the contract was active from 13 to 26 March 2020. The award notice for this contract was published on 22 June 2020.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the supply of meteorological and navigational equipment. Businesses with the capability to meet the specifications for such instruments would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The procurement also highlights the Met Office as a substantial buyer in the UK public sector, which could lead to additional opportunities for suppliers within this industry.

## Notice

Contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5258a73f-e371-48dd-8175-8c9804397584 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2020 - 26 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,606 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,606 |
| 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 | BOWERS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2020 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5258a73f-e371-48dd-8175-8c9804397584

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5258a73f-e371-48dd-8175-8c9804397584
  22nd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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