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title: "Commercial vehicle for Observations operations"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Commercial vehicle for Observations operations

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56653071-574e-41fe-946d-7c55098599d8

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement tender for the acquisition of a commercial vehicle for observations operations. This procurement process, classified under the "Motor vehicles" industry category, utilised a selective method as a call-off from the Government Framework Agreement RM1070. The tender was awarded on 29th May 2017, with the contract commencing the following day and running until 13th October 2017. The total contract value was £16,380.70, highlighting the scope and scale of the procurement.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in the supply of motor vehicles. Companies with the capability to meet the specifications outlined in the tender and those experienced in framework agreements would be well-suited to compete for future contracts with the Met Office and other similar organisations seeking specialised vehicles for operational purposes. Engaging with such public procurement processes could significantly contribute to business growth in the automotive supply sector.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement RM1070.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe41eb79-c953-4157-9bcb-e668556434bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2017 - 13 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,380 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,380 |
| 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 | FORD MOTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2017 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe41eb79-c953-4157-9bcb-e668556434bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe41eb79-c953-4157-9bcb-e668556434bb
  18th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de380cfa-4764-4ae5-bfeb-ef7cd96af1aa
  Commercial vehicle for Observations operations

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