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title: "Observations instruments"
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published: "2017-08-09"
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# Observations instruments

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bffd1cd-6330-4ff8-8db7-6caa001875b3

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a tender titled "Observations instruments," focusing on the procurement of navigational and meteorological instruments. The tender was initiated on 25 April 2017 and the contract period ran from 26 April 2017 to 14 July 2017, with a total budget of £50,230. The procurement was classified under the main category of goods, and although it has concluded, it followed an 'Other' procurement method.

This procurement process represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in scientific instruments, meteorological technology, or navigational equipment. Businesses with innovative solutions in these categories may find valuable prospects for collaboration or future tenders with the Met Office or similar contracting entities in the public sector.

## Notice

Observations instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf031f3-b5fb-42b7-babc-b4109983f4df |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2017 - 14 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,230 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,230 |
| 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 | ADVANCED EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 09:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf031f3-b5fb-42b7-babc-b4109983f4df
- 25 Jul 2017 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf031f3-b5fb-42b7-babc-b4109983f4df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf031f3-b5fb-42b7-babc-b4109983f4df
  9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47245d18-c7ae-4b70-a34d-8c656e5fe71c
  Observations instruments

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