---
title: "Scientific Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-12-12"
---

# Scientific Research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695.json)

## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Met Office, focusing on a contract titled "Scientific Research" in the research and development services industry. This contract, valued at £47,500, is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing from 21 September 2016 and concluding on 30 July 2017. The tender period for submissions ended on 20 September 2016.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services, as well as organisations with expertise in scientific research methodologies. Engaging in this contract could help such businesses expand their operational capabilities and gain valuable experience working alongside reputable institutions like the Met Office and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

## Notice

Scientific Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f462f1-56e6-4f98-824c-db98dd7a8a81 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2016 - 30 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,500 |
| 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 | NERC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2016 at 19:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f462f1-56e6-4f98-824c-db98dd7a8a81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f462f1-56e6-4f98-824c-db98dd7a8a81
  12th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6dd8033-f4e5-426c-84c8-87af0394e3fa
  Scientific Research

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3856365e-479d-4599-8406-31e8195bc695.json.