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title: "Radiosondes"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5df8cae1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Radiosondes

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5df8cae1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Radiosondes," was conducted by the Met Office, focused on laboratory, optical and precision equipment in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, having been completed, featured a total contract value of £15,708 with the award date recorded as 29 April 2015. The procurement was initiated under a framework agreement, classified under the CPV code 38000000, and involved standard procurement methods appropriate for such equipment.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacturing or supply of precision equipment, particularly those with a focus on laboratory technologies. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the UK, specifically in the meteorological supplies sector, would find this contract particularly relevant, given the Met Office's reputation and ongoing procurement needs in this field.

## Notice

Contract called off from Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c387c20a-209b-4fbb-8b1c-f12d5ab1664e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2015 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2015 - 29 May 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,708 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,708 |
| 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 | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c387c20a-209b-4fbb-8b1c-f12d5ab1664e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c387c20a-209b-4fbb-8b1c-f12d5ab1664e
  8th May 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d34b9051-eef9-4ac9-8ff3-554af1d1986c
  Radiosondes

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