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title: "External Research Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-09-15"
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# External Research Contract

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d3c54ca-0347-4439-b111-abbcef2f7302

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, awarded a contract for an "External Research Contract" valued at £24,000. The procurement method was an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on August 4, 2022, and the contract period starting on August 18, 2022, and ending on January 1, 2023. This contract opportunity falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services.

This tender by the Met Office could lead to business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research and development services and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which was awarded to ROBINÿS TRADING COMPANY LTD. The contract offers an opportunity for businesses to work with a reputable organisation and contribute to external research projects, fostering innovation and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

External research contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a73900-5e14-4e11-bb92-0927bfbfc8ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2022 - 1 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | ROBIN¿S TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a73900-5e14-4e11-bb92-0927bfbfc8ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a73900-5e14-4e11-bb92-0927bfbfc8ee
  15th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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