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title: "Met Office Forecasting Service Delivery Frontline Office Refurbishments - Decorating"
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# Met Office Forecasting Service Delivery Frontline Office Refurbishments - Decorating

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80502f5c-e9c2-47c3-a1b2-b15ab07afbf1

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## Summary

The Met Office is seeking tenders for the "Met Office Forecasting Service Delivery Frontline Office Refurbishments - Decorating" project, focusing on painting services within various military sites across mainland UK, including locations such as RAF Brize Norton and RAF Lossiemouth. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 7 January 2019. The estimated value of the contract is £45,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 21 January 2019, lasting until 20 January 2022. The procurement process does not specify any detailed method, but it falls under the category of works, specifically painting and decorating. The relevant classification includes painting work of buildings (CPV code 45442110).

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in decorative services, particularly those capable of handling projects in multiple locations and offering tailored solutions. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the focus on supplying all necessary tools and materials for the refurbishment. Eligible businesses should possess experience in using specific materials and colours listed in the tender specification and should be prepared to manage logistical challenges associated with carrying out work at military sites.

## Notice

Decorating services at Met Office accommodation at the following military sites throughout mainland UK. These sites include, but are not limited to, the following: o RAF Brize Norton o RAF Coningsby o RAF Gibraltar o RAF Lossiemouth o RAF Odiham o RAF Wattisham A full redecoration is planned at some sites, but for others only touching up of the paintwork is required. The Met Office requires the successful bidder to supply all tools and materials required for the decorating works. The paint types to be used include, but are not limited to, the following colours in matt, silk and gloss: o Dulux 10BB 83/014 (white) o Dulux 10RB 36/082 (grey - Brooklyn Nights 3) o Dulux 67BG 19/394 (blue - Azure Fusion 3) o Dulux 50GG 30/467 (green - Minted Glory 4) Where flooring is to be replaced, the following materials are our standard selections: o Milliken NGT03ZESTrm carpet tiles o Milliken NGT13L carpet tiles o Polyflor SD Grey Steel sheet vinyl A number of signs, pictures, whiteboards and noticeboards will need to be mounted to the walls at each site. Specifications have been attached for an upcoming refurbishment at RAF Wattisham, including a site drawing, photos and draft implementation plan (to be finalised with the successful supplier). Details of the room dimensions are provided within the implementation plan. Please provide a quotation for this site refurbishment; we will then extrapolate this cost across the wider project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d81e2d-687e-4f5c-b317-cddc49b1a24e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 20 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45442100 - Painting work
- 45442110 - Painting work of buildings

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2018 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d81e2d-687e-4f5c-b317-cddc49b1a24e
- 5 Dec 2018 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ee0ecc-dc62-43d6-b88d-b2df7857c898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d81e2d-687e-4f5c-b317-cddc49b1a24e
  10th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ee0ecc-dc62-43d6-b88d-b2df7857c898
  5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e91350ac-7ff8-e811-80ef-005056b64545
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