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title: "Standby aircraft provision"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-07-04"
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# Standby aircraft provision

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-223ccd39-024b-4ac8-aaaf-cbbab9a432b2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office as the buying organisation, which is located in Exeter, England. The tender titled "Standby aircraft provision" is focused on Aircraft operating services and has reached the award stage. This tender was initiated on 14th March 2018, with a contract period extending until 21st April 2018. The procurement was conducted as a single tender action, and the contract was awarded for a total value of £14,254.02. The notice of the awarded contract was published on 4th July 2018.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses in the aerospace and aviation services sector, particularly those that specialise in aircraft provision and operational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the tender's provision for their participation. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to enhance their visibility in the market and establish relationships with government bodies, which could lead to further opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Standby Aircraft Provision for Volcanic Ash measurements & research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ade666-e6f1-4f80-b107-1607380a7883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2018 - 21 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,254 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,254 |
| 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 | HOCHSCHULE DUSSELDORF (HSD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60445000 - Aircraft operating services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ade666-e6f1-4f80-b107-1607380a7883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ade666-e6f1-4f80-b107-1607380a7883
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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