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title: "Doppler Lidar solution"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-10-23"
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# Doppler Lidar solution

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dde1862-6ed7-40e5-aec1-647189f11a2e

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a Doppler Lidar solution. The title of the tender is "Doppler Lidar solution" which falls under the industry category of meteorological instruments (CPV Code: 38120000). Interested parties are invited to submit informal expressions of interest by 15th November 2019. This information gathering exercise aims to assess market capabilities and does not commit the Met Office to any future procurement actions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological instruments and detection and analysis apparatus, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions related to Doppler Lidar technology are encouraged to engage with the Met Office to showcase their capabilities. Such engagement could potentially lead to future contracting opportunities as the Met Office evaluates market options.

## Notice

The Met Office has identified a potential requirement for the provision of a Doppler LiDAR solution. In light of this, we are currently seeking informal expressions of interest and some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer. If you are interested and would like further information, please contact adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk , who will be able to provide you with: a) Further details on the background of our potential requirement; b) An overview of the type of information we are trying to obtain from the market at this stage, and; c) Instructions on how to submit an informal expression of interest and provide some information to the Met Office about your capabilities and solutions. We are hoping to receive submissions by Friday 15th November 2019. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7056daab-a80e-4518-975e-34f5d3b50044 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2019 at 11:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7056daab-a80e-4518-975e-34f5d3b50044

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7056daab-a80e-4518-975e-34f5d3b50044
  23rd October 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

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