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title: "Meteorological equipment"
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# Meteorological equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a252c19-e771-4a92-9ddd-3edadb7befcd

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, which sought to acquire meteorological equipment specifically for fog forecasting. The tender, titled "Meteorological equipment," was classified under the CPV code for meteorological instruments and was valued at £54,048. The procurement method employed was a single tender action due to it being below the threshold. Key activities took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 9th January 2019 to 31st January 2019, following a tender period that concluded on 8th January 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological instruments and related technologies to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative or cost-effective solutions in meteorological equipment are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process. With a focus on a direct award to suppliers like DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES, there is potential for engaged suppliers to foster partnerships and enhance service delivery in atmospheric sciences within the UK.

## Notice

Meteorological equipment for forecasting of fog.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5df583-2f51-4b0f-ac22-d57bb2eaa2be |
| 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 | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,048 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,048 |
| 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 | DROPLET MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5df583-2f51-4b0f-ac22-d57bb2eaa2be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5df583-2f51-4b0f-ac22-d57bb2eaa2be
  4th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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