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title: "Scientific research as part of a consortium"
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# Scientific research as part of a consortium

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-794392e3-23e2-41de-aee7-97520a54c6a1

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for scientific research as part of a consortium using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value is GBP 302,015.12, and the contract period is from April 5, 2024, to August 31, 2026. The tender stage ended on March 22, 2024, and the procurement falls under the research services category.

This procurement process led by the Met Office offers opportunities for businesses to engage in scientific research projects within the service industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract due to its focus on research services and the potential for innovation and collaboration within a consortium environment.

## Notice

Scientific research as part of a consortium

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f1473f1-9691-478f-bae3-fcdd97a38d2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £302,015 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £302,015 |
| 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 | DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUER LUFT UND RAUMFAHR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2024 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f1473f1-9691-478f-bae3-fcdd97a38d2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f1473f1-9691-478f-bae3-fcdd97a38d2d
  10th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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