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title: "Meteorological Equipment"
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# Meteorological Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93283f3b-d0e4-46a2-b63a-1d0b6e92b9b6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has awarded a contract for "Meteorological Equipment" specifically focused on radiosonde apparatus within the meteorological instruments category. This direct procurement method was executed through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £49,405. The contract period commenced on 12th February 2020 and concluded on 22nd May 2020. This tender successfully completed its tender phase with the award published on 12th June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological instruments and related goods, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer innovative equipment or technology related to meteorological services are well-positioned to benefit from future contracts. Engaging in similar procurement processes enables such businesses to expand their market presence and secure contracts with key public sector organisations like the Met Office.

## Notice

Radiosonde apparatus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47cea9c-82f0-4cf4-980f-64db73d02bdf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2020 - 22 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,405 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,405 |
| 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 | TOTEX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2020 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47cea9c-82f0-4cf4-980f-64db73d02bdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a47cea9c-82f0-4cf4-980f-64db73d02bdf
  12th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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