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title: "Vessel refit contractor"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-08-11"
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# Vessel refit contractor

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d5a05ef-db2b-4022-bc70-e3853fcfd304

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## Summary

The Met Office in England awarded a contract for a vessel refit contractor to SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES. The procurement process was conducted through a direct award with a value of £25,025. The contract period started on July 17, 2023, and ended on August 1, 2023. The tender period ended on July 1, 2023, indicating the completion of the procurement stage. This opportunity falls under the business services category of the CPV classification.

This contract with the Met Office offers business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in vessel refits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender process. Companies located in the South West region of the United Kingdom would find this opportunity particularly relevant. The direct procurement method used in this process was a single tender action below the threshold, making it accessible to SMEs seeking to expand their business through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Light vessel refit contractor - procured via direct award due to technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce525bb-8082-4b43-a306-5d1f1ff4d5de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2023 - 1 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,025 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,025 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2023 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce525bb-8082-4b43-a306-5d1f1ff4d5de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce525bb-8082-4b43-a306-5d1f1ff4d5de
  11th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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