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title: "Computer hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f9cc6f3-e026-4139-8c56-43be2102fc08"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-10-25"
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# Computer hardware

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f9cc6f3-e026-4139-8c56-43be2102fc08

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is based in Exeter, England. They sought to procure computer hardware valued at £33,998 through a limited procurement method using competitive quotations below the threshold. The tender process was completed with the contract period spanning from 22nd June 2018 to 31st July 2018, with the tender awarded on 20th June 2018. The procurement falls within the category of office and computing machinery, and the tender period concluded on 21st June 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT and hardware sector. Businesses specialising in computer hardware, particularly those capable of providing competitive quotations and delivering value, would be well-matched to engage in similar procurement processes initiated by government bodies like the Met Office. The nature of the project suggests that innovative and reliable suppliers could leverage such opportunities to expand their client base and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Computer hardware

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a8ff7d-800e-4ed3-8c35-5e5224d7f000 |
| 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 | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,998 |
| 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 | IP PERFORMANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a8ff7d-800e-4ed3-8c35-5e5224d7f000

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60a8ff7d-800e-4ed3-8c35-5e5224d7f000
  25th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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