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title: "Supply and Maintenance of Water Vapour Sensing System (WVSS-11)"
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# Supply and Maintenance of Water Vapour Sensing System (WVSS-11)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52c4f5b8-3a96-4d32-ae6f-9d089e256fec

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Water Vapour Sensing System (WVSS-11) to FLYHT Aerospace Solutions. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with an estimated value of £3,177,451. The tender period ended on 24th August 2023, and the contract will be valid until 31st March 2032. The location of the procurement is in Exeter, England, and falls under the industry category of meteorological instruments and installation services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing meteorological instruments or installation services to engage in a long-term contract with the Met Office. Companies with expertise in aircraft hygrometers and water vapour sensors would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses aiming for growth in the aerospace technology sector could benefit from participating in this contract.

## Notice

Supply and maintenance of Aircraft Hygrometers / Water Vapour Sensors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d5fd2-cb7c-4da4-98b8-39e329c99df1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,177,451 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,177,451 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLYHT AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d5fd2-cb7c-4da4-98b8-39e329c99df1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/792d5fd2-cb7c-4da4-98b8-39e329c99df1
  13th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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