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title: "Computer Hardware"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-07-04"
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# Computer Hardware

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20517f00-9966-44ca-a4df-3a2209244864

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, a prominent buyer in the UK, which has successfully completed a tender for "Computer Hardware" under the Office and computing machinery category. This call-off contract from government framework agreement RM3733 was valued at £90,738.48 and took place in the South West region of England. The tender process concluded on 8 March 2018, with the contract effective from 9 March to 30 March 2018. The procurement was executed through a selective method, allowing for the strategic selection of suppliers based on specific criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in office and computing machinery, to engage with government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, leveraging their agility and specialised services to meet the needs outlined in such contracts. Companies in the IT and electronics sectors, especially those capable of delivering quality hardware solutions within tight deadlines, would benefit from similar future tenders and can grow their business through such engagements.

## Notice

Contract called off from government framework agreement RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae877c27-7e94-4ec2-959f-f895e1430de0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,738 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,738 |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae877c27-7e94-4ec2-959f-f895e1430de0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae877c27-7e94-4ec2-959f-f895e1430de0
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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