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title: "Network Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4649f1c9-aa77-4a7d-a997-94bad6b024f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-11-16"
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# Network Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4649f1c9-aa77-4a7d-a997-94bad6b024f2

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## Summary

The Met Office in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process titled "Network Services," which falls under the Networks industry category. This contract was initiated as a selective tender process, calling off from the Government Framework G-Cloud 11, with a contract value of £776,000. The tender period closed on 28 May 2020, and the contract was awarded and commenced on 29 May 2020, lasting until 31 May 2022.

This contract presents growth opportunities for service-oriented businesses, particularly those specializing in network services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, especially as the procurement method encourages competitive bids from a variety of suppliers. Businesses capable of delivering technology solutions within the specified timeframe and who can operate under framework agreements will be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework G-Cloud 11.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a8d51-3805-4dd7-b1b3-a58e751fbfe5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2020 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £776,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £776,000 |
| 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 | AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a8d51-3805-4dd7-b1b3-a58e751fbfe5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/266a8d51-3805-4dd7-b1b3-a58e751fbfe5
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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