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title: "Pre Market Engagement: Wireless Modems for Land Observations Data Loggers"
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# Pre Market Engagement: Wireless Modems for Land Observations Data Loggers

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30bdcb8f-3c64-471f-b221-7a5faf06423d

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement: Wireless Modems for Land Observations Data Loggers." This initiative aims to upgrade connectivity for 245 sites, moving from dial-up/circuit switched communications to IP-capable connections via the internet. The engagement end date for proposals is set for 19th October 2018. The procurement falls under the classification of computer equipment and supplies, with IT services also being a relevant category.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT solutions, particularly those with capabilities in providing modem technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be especially well-suited to participate, as the Met Office is eager to assess the market's capabilities without requesting pricing at this stage. Engaging in this procurement process could help companies expand their market presence by demonstrating their innovative solutions to meet public sector needs.

## Notice

The Met Office wishes to purchase suitable modems to upgrade the connectivity of 245 of the sites which are currently on 'dial up/circuit switched' communications. The new solution will provide IP-capable connections over to/from the internet (Amazon Web Services) to the 245 sites and with corresponding bandwidth increase. The aim of this Market Capability Assessment is to ascertain what suitable products are available on the market within our set of pre-determined requirements. Bidders are therefore invited to submit proposals to prove the suitability of their proposed product. This is not a request for quotation, and the Met Office will not require any form of pricing to be provided at this stage. The purpose of this assessment is simply to understand whether or not there is current capability within the market to meet the organisation's needs. Additional information: This is not an invitation to tender or a Request for Quotation. Please read the attached document carefully before responding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67ba3a6-4eaf-4dcb-bae1-d21ea02ad2eb |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 14:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67ba3a6-4eaf-4dcb-bae1-d21ea02ad2eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67ba3a6-4eaf-4dcb-bae1-d21ea02ad2eb
  8th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25e55921-ae93-458c-8d75-24102983f2ee
  Market Capability Assessment

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About

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