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title: "published in error"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-07-02"
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# published in error

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68eb729e-047e-4066-a8ff-a3f89f78af5a

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Met Office for the contract titled "MFD for outstations - click and rental charges," classified under office and computing machinery. This tender is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £122,640.20. The contract period commenced on 2nd March 2018 and will conclude on 2nd April 2022. Notably, the tender period ended on 1st March 2018, and the delivery is specified for the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the office equipment and service sectors. Companies specialising in supplying office machinery, rental services, or technical support would be well-suited to compete for future tenders launched by the Met Office. As this contract aligns with the procurement category involving services, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should focus on leveraging their agility and responsiveness to meet specific requirements outlined in similar contracts.

## Notice

This contract has been published in error.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4329597-fa69-444a-8918-748dddefaddd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2018 - 2 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,640 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CANON; NO SUPPLIER |

## 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

- 2 Jul 2018 at 14:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4329597-fa69-444a-8918-748dddefaddd
- 2 Jul 2018 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4329597-fa69-444a-8918-748dddefaddd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4329597-fa69-444a-8918-748dddefaddd
  2nd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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