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title: "Observations equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4059d2bc-c228-42d4-92d0-bea7ae6e8895"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-07-10"
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# Observations equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4059d2bc-c228-42d4-92d0-bea7ae6e8895

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Met Office for the supply of navigational and meteorological instruments, specifically rigid waveguides. The procurement was managed through a limited procedure using competitive quotations, with a total contract value of £10,425. The tender stage has been completed, with the award date recorded on 23rd March 2018, and the contract period running from 26th March 2018 to 25th May 2018. The contract was delivered to a location in the South West of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the provision of meteorological and navigational equipment. Businesses with experience in designing, manufacturing, or supplying similar goods can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence. The competitive nature of the procurement method suggests potential for ongoing collaborations in future tenders for similar supplies.

## Notice

Rigid Waveguides

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c054f1e8-93bc-47a4-890e-7fa7d0334f58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,425 |
| 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 | GLOBAL INVACOM WAVEGUIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2018 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c054f1e8-93bc-47a4-890e-7fa7d0334f58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c054f1e8-93bc-47a4-890e-7fa7d0334f58
  10th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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