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title: "Science research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-439cf077-711f-41af-882f-27b333563774"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-09-19"
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# Science research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-439cf077-711f-41af-882f-27b333563774

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for science research services through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The procurement value is £299,898.9 GBP, with the contract period starting on August 30, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2023. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on August 14, 2023. The buying organisation is the Met Office located in Exeter, England. The industry category is research and development services. 

This tender by the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses in the science research industry, particularly those providing research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference outlined. Being a closed tender, businesses should look out for future procurement opportunities with the Met Office to grow their presence in the industry.

## Notice

Science research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0069f158-53a7-4654-ae4f-3844c02269c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,898 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,898 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0069f158-53a7-4654-ae4f-3844c02269c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0069f158-53a7-4654-ae4f-3844c02269c7
  19th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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