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title: "MARINE CONNECTORS AND CABLES"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-09"
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# MARINE CONNECTORS AND CABLES

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d47cf19-0657-4340-aab6-1d73c70e7943

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Marine Connectors and Cables" contract was led by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This contract falls under the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" industry category, specifically targeting suppliers in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process reached the "Award" stage, with the contract effectively starting on 9th May 2025 and concluding on 8th May 2028. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, above threshold method, with the tender period ending on 31st October 2024. The total contract value is £150,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport equipment and related products, particularly those capable of supplying marine connectors and cables. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with such procurement opportunities, as the suitability criteria of the contract cater to their involvement. The awarded supplier, MacArtney UK Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, reflects the competitive landscape, suggesting that both established and growing companies in this sector can successfully secure such government contracts, potentially expanding their market reach and strengthening their business growth.

## Notice

The supply of Marine Connectors and Cables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17ae241-0c6e-452d-a319-ccae941f659f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 8 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | MACARTNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17ae241-0c6e-452d-a319-ccae941f659f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17ae241-0c6e-452d-a319-ccae941f659f
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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