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title: "Computer Hardware"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92f4c4e9-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Computer Hardware

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92f4c4e9-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of computer hardware, classified under the industry category of office and computing machinery and equipment. This tender, initiated as part of a government framework agreement, was processed through an alternative procurement method. The contract value amounted to £74,159 and was awarded on 25th January 2016.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the computing sector, particularly those supplying goods such as computers and related equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with the capacity to deliver hardware quickly. The procurement process underscores the Met Office's commitment to engaging with diverse suppliers and highlights their focus on local businesses, presenting a strategic avenue for growth within the IT procurement landscape.

## Notice

Contract called off from Government Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b64d4b6-8781-488f-8f87-f4708012680c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2016 - 25 Jan 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,159 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,159 |
| 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 | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b64d4b6-8781-488f-8f87-f4708012680c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b64d4b6-8781-488f-8f87-f4708012680c
  19th April 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b58e1631-367a-491f-a3fc-d4d75f5fe71a
  Computer Hardware

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