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title: "Scientific publications"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-04-20"
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# Scientific publications

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23c48f9a-e66d-4c30-bf59-d036fae1eccf

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for the supply of scientific publications, classified under printed matter and related products. This tender, initiated on 30 January 2017 and concluding on 1 March 2017, involved a total contract value of £29,077.23. The procurement method used was categorised as 'Other' and marked the award stage of the process, with the contract officially awarded to Elsevier B.V. on 29 January 2017. The contract documentation is available for review.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific publications and related materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the publishing and print sectors, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality research outputs, could benefit from engaging in similar tenders. With the Met Office as the buying organisation, businesses may also find potential for future collaborations in meteorological and environmental research initiatives.

## Notice

Scientific publications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804ecd57-65ab-4d18-a899-f14235beee85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2017 - 1 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,077 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,077 |
| 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 | ELSEVIER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2017 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804ecd57-65ab-4d18-a899-f14235beee85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804ecd57-65ab-4d18-a899-f14235beee85
  20th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d190390c-76a8-4bf0-9ee6-53227e83c191
  Scientific publications

## Provenance

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