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title: "IT Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30c9ac4c-ced2-40bb-890a-fa23fe44c97e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-06-24"
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# IT Hardware

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30c9ac4c-ced2-40bb-890a-fa23fe44c97e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "IT Hardware," initiated by the Met Office in Exeter, England. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as mobile telephones (CPV code 32250000). The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 6th March 2020. The contract period commenced on 7th March 2020 and concluded on 13th March 2020, with a total contract value of £25,450.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs to engage in the supply of IT hardware products, specifically mobile phones, to a prominent governmental organisation. Businesses that specialise in telecommunications, IT services, or hardware supply chains would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Given the nature of the procurement method, companies with experience in framework agreements may have a competitive advantage when vying for future contracts from the Met Office or similar entities.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government framework RM1045.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd9ee07-fb2e-4ddb-b1dd-b70114ee7b7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2020 - 13 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,450 |
| 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 | TELEFONICA O2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2020 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd9ee07-fb2e-4ddb-b1dd-b70114ee7b7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dd9ee07-fb2e-4ddb-b1dd-b70114ee7b7a
  24th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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