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title: "Scientific research"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-07-25"
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# Scientific research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-636d3d7a-7a71-4513-b968-bd63840490a8

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender awarded for "Scientific research" managed by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This contract falls within the research and development services sector (CPV code: 73000000) and was valued at £57,373. The contract period commenced on 20 April 2017 and concluded on 11 September 2017, with the award being officially published on 25 July 2017. The procurement method used for this tender was categorised as "Other," and it is notable that the participation of SMEs was encouraged in this process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services. Companies with expertise in scientific research, consultancy, and associated services would be well positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of the Met Office indicates a consistent demand for specialised research services, thus highlighting the potential for innovative firms to engage in high-value projects that contribute to scientific advancement.

## Notice

Scientific research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a3344d-1b64-4c48-8133-cfed4404f3ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2017 - 11 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,373 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,373 |
| 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 | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2017 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a3344d-1b64-4c48-8133-cfed4404f3ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a3344d-1b64-4c48-8133-cfed4404f3ce
  25th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b50d164-a32f-407a-8b75-89194db7ced2
  Scientific research

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