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title: "Scientific Research"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-10-24"
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# Scientific Research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-650d1204-d23d-49f6-8bd3-bfd58e2bba70

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has awarded a contract titled "Scientific Research" following a competitive quotation exercise in the research services category. This procurement process, classified as limited, had a contract value of £25,000 and the contract period ran from 19th July 2019 to 30th September 2019. The procurement stage is complete, having concluded with the contract award on 18th July 2019. The buying organisation's contact for this tender is accessible via procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific research services. Businesses with expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and project management would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector organisations like the Met Office can also help these businesses gain valuable experience and credibility, further enhancing their potential for growth in the competitive research industry.

## Notice

Contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise for scientific research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2291fe-2497-4166-acec-8b2fcbf6f7b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2291fe-2497-4166-acec-8b2fcbf6f7b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2291fe-2497-4166-acec-8b2fcbf6f7b4
  24th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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