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title: "Meteorological Equipment Testing"
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# Meteorological Equipment Testing

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ff433f7-3b2a-49d0-b487-ab8aa275353b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Meteorological Equipment Testing," managed by the Met Office, focused on sourcing meteorological instruments within the services industry sector. This contracting process was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 24th May 2018, with the contract commencing on 25th May 2018 and concluding on 29th June 2018. The contract value was set at £12,636, with the procurement addressing needs primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents a pathway for businesses specialising in meteorological equipment and related testing services to engage with a prominent public sector buyer. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this procurement was designated suitable for such businesses. Companies with expertise in developing or supplying meteorological instruments will especially find this contract relevant and beneficial for growth prospects, leveraging their capabilities to meet the Met Office's needs.

## Notice

Meteorological Equipment Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95eefc6c-8252-4376-a17c-1575e610f342 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,636 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,636 |
| 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 | CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2018 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95eefc6c-8252-4376-a17c-1575e610f342

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95eefc6c-8252-4376-a17c-1575e610f342
  20th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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