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title: "Scientific met. instruments"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Scientific met. instruments

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90114574-0b48-4478-8e5b-3cc633a991a9

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for scientific measuring instruments, an initiative categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender, with a contract value of £13,520, was active until January 30, 2017, and the contract took effect from January 31 to March 8, 2017. The procurement was classified as 'Other,' and the overall process is categorised as a goods procurement. The location for delivery is the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory and scientific instruments, to engage with a reputable organisation like the Met Office. Suitable competitors include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative or competitive solutions in the field of precision equipment. The procurement process can also allow vendors to enhance their portfolio and build a relationship with a governmental body, potentially paving the way for future contracts.

## Notice

Scientific met. instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2f3c9e-d2ae-44f3-b4d2-e78c5e9512ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2017 - 8 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,520 |
| 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 | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2017 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2f3c9e-d2ae-44f3-b4d2-e78c5e9512ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2f3c9e-d2ae-44f3-b4d2-e78c5e9512ac
  20th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb7da9fa-ba78-4264-a405-9d17d50d0f1a
  Scientific met. instruments

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