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title: "observation technology"
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# observation technology

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4160b7f2-ba53-475c-8153-47877d8df70d

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, is conducting a procurement process for observation technology, classified under software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000). This process is complete, with the procurement initiated as a single tender action below the threshold. The total contract value is £18,925 GBP, and the award was made on 18th November 2021, with the contract running until 30th November 2021. The tender period concluded on 4th November 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems, particularly those focused on technological innovations in observation methods. Interested businesses in the technology sector, especially those providing software solutions, are encouraged to explore similar upcoming tenders by the Met Office to leverage potential contracts that can enhance their market presence and growth.

## Notice

observation technology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb684826-2b17-4b43-b5a4-23cf405f120d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,925 |
| 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 | RIGNET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb684826-2b17-4b43-b5a4-23cf405f120d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb684826-2b17-4b43-b5a4-23cf405f120d
  5th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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