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title: "Observations Equipment"
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# Observations Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65b29fff-956b-4ff6-bbb7-b6efa123d1b3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office as the buying organisation seeking equipment, specifically for "Observations Equipment" essential for calibrating existing scientific instruments. This contract falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 8th February 2019. The contract was awarded on the same day, with a contract duration from 11th February to 15th March 2019 and a total value of £46,205.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses focused on laboratory equipment and instrumentation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specific requirements of scientific equipment calibration. Companies with expertise in precision instruments and those capable of delivering technical goods in the specified timeline will find this opportunity well-suited for growth in public procurement. The awarded supplier for this contract was TSI Instruments Limited, indicating potential competition in this sector for future tenders.

## Notice

Instrument required to calibrate existing scientific equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4fd72f-43a7-4609-9cf6-5876ad8533b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,205 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,205 |
| 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 | TSI INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 May 2019 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4fd72f-43a7-4609-9cf6-5876ad8533b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a4fd72f-43a7-4609-9cf6-5876ad8533b0
  13th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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