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title: "Radiosondes and related equipment"
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# Radiosondes and related equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82b5023e-68a5-40a0-b729-cefec6b2ffd5

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Radiosondes and related equipment." This initiative aims to gather information about the latest developments and innovations available in the market. The deadline for interested parties to submit their insights is 21st May 2021. The procurement falls under the category of meteorological instruments, with an estimated total value of £8,000,000. For engagement purposes, an early engagement notice was published on 30th April 2021, outlining the request for information and inviting suppliers to express their capabilities.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in meteorological equipment and technology. Companies that are innovative and can demonstrate advanced capabilities in radiosonde technology and related services could benefit from engaging with the Met Office at this early planning stage. By participating, suppliers can showcase their solutions and potentially position themselves for future competitive tender opportunities, as the Met Office seeks to enhance its current capabilities in the sector.

## Notice

The Met Office currently operates a radiosonde network, and we're looking to find out more about the latest developments and innovations in the supply market. In light of this, we are issuing a request for information, seeking some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer. If you are interested and would like further information, please contact adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk , who will be able to provide you with: a) Further details on the scope of our existing network; b) A description of the type of information we are trying to obtain from the market at this stage, and; c) Instructions on how to submit some information to the Met Office about your capabilities and solutions. We are hoping to receive submissions by Friday 21st May 2021. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac40128-7cb8-42d5-a1d8-2355a2a73dea |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 09:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac40128-7cb8-42d5-a1d8-2355a2a73dea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ac40128-7cb8-42d5-a1d8-2355a2a73dea
  30th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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