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title: "Marine Network Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8cc1d272-2bc6-408e-978c-a0d0fa876c5a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-09-23"
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# Marine Network Support Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cc1d272-2bc6-408e-978c-a0d0fa876c5a

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## Summary

The Met Office is looking to award a contract for Marine Network Support Services, involving the charter of suitable vessels for operations in open ocean locations off the UK coast. The contract has a total value of £1,200,000 and falls under the services category. The tender deadline is set for October 28, 2022. The contract period is from December 5, 2022, to December 4, 2026.

This tender from the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transport equipment, boats, shipping operations, and special vessels to provide Marine Network Support Services. Businesses capable of operating vessels in open ocean locations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, offering a chance for suitable businesses to engage with the Met Office and contribute to the provision of essential services.

## Notice

The Met Office, in order to service its network of ocean buoys, intends to award a contract for the provision of Marine Network Support Services specifically the charter of suitable vessels capable of operating in open ocean locations off the continental shelf and sites in shallower and inshore waters around the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d7de0-3466-4f65-b584-c9bd97376f6e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34513000 - Fishing, emergency and other special vessels
- 34520000 - Boats
- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2022 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d7de0-3466-4f65-b584-c9bd97376f6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d7de0-3466-4f65-b584-c9bd97376f6e
  23rd September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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