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title: "Specialist book scanner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7515c3f9-2b5b-4c76-9c9c-d294423fbde0"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-07-04"
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# Specialist book scanner

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7515c3f9-2b5b-4c76-9c9c-d294423fbde0

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process to acquire a specialist book scanner, classified under library equipment with a total contract value of £13,510. This procurement was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract began on 14 March 2018 and concluded on 30 April 2018. The tender period ended on 13 March 2018, indicating a well-defined timeline for interested suppliers.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the equipment supply sector, particularly those specialising in library or archival resources. Businesses with experience in providing similar goods may find a viable market by exploring future procurements from the Met Office and other public organisations looking to upgrade or streamline their library services. The process highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in direct procurement, which can facilitate smoother pathways to secure contracts.

## Notice

Specialist book scanner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f397e2e-1473-497a-9682-925f43bba73a |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2018 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,510 |
| 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 | J&J NEGUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39155100 - Library equipment

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f397e2e-1473-497a-9682-925f43bba73a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f397e2e-1473-497a-9682-925f43bba73a
  4th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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