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title: "Meteorological Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# Meteorological Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a441be-dce2-42dc-8d92-18982d0ac776

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Meteorological Equipment" contract has been completed by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This tender, classified under the marine equipment category (CPV code: 34930000), involved a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation exercise. The tender period ended on 6th August 2020, followed by the contract period from 7th August 2020 to 21st August 2020, with a total value of £18,700. The award notice for this contract was published on 18th December 2020.

This tender presents advantageous opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in marine equipment and related goods. Businesses that can manufacture or supply meteorological instruments, equipment, or technology could significantly benefit from this contract, ensuring competitiveness in future government procurement activities. Engaging with the Met Office may also open doors for similar opportunities in the public sector, enhancing growth potential.

## Notice

Contract awarded following competitive quotation exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da964e27-1db7-4d7a-bab2-8208ca13b448 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2020 - 21 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,700 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN ROPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da964e27-1db7-4d7a-bab2-8208ca13b448

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da964e27-1db7-4d7a-bab2-8208ca13b448
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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