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title: "Marine Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59bd7bdf-190d-406f-90b7-47c028b1d19e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-04-27"
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# Marine Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59bd7bdf-190d-406f-90b7-47c028b1d19e

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, sought bids for the supply of marine equipment, specifically buoy mooring ropes. This procurement falls under the marine equipment industry category and is located in the South West region of England. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, aimed at contracts below threshold value, with the tender period concluding on 9 December 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £44,975, has a performance period from 10 December 2019 to 22 January 2020, with the award notice published on 27 April 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine equipment and related goods. Companies that manufacture or supply ropes or similar marine products would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders following similar procurement methods. Engaging with the Met Office could also open doors for businesses looking to expand into the marine supply sector, especially in public procurement contexts.

## Notice

Buoy mooring ropes and other marine equipment awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c1f6d4-e026-44a9-90c1-77d19931e540 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2019 - 22 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,975 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN ROPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 39541110 - Rope
- 44619000 - Other containers

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2020 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c1f6d4-e026-44a9-90c1-77d19931e540

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c1f6d4-e026-44a9-90c1-77d19931e540
  27th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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