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title: "Meteorological Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-07-06"
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# Meteorological Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9745a3c9-e987-4062-9c68-9bc57b712c19

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Met Office involves a tender for "Meteorological Equipment" designed to enhance its existing network of meteorological instruments. The total value of this procurement is £80,000, and it falls under the goods category, specifically classified under CPV code 38120000. The contract period commenced on 3 June 2021 and concluded on 24 June 2021. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action, a process that is typically utilised for contracts below a specified financial threshold. The award was officially made on 2 June 2021, with the contract subsequently published on 6 July 2021, highlighting the engagement with Vaisala Ltd as the chosen supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the meteorological equipment sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality instruments or relevant technology for data collection and analysis. Businesses with expertise in environmental monitoring, sensor technology, and related services would find this procurement especially suitable. The direct approach and previous supplier engagement underscore a potential for ongoing partnerships, making it an attractive venture for companies looking to expand their presence in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Meteorological equipment to support existing network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d8df30-3b58-4b41-9eb2-cbc9e4b1109d |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,900 |
| 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 | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d8df30-3b58-4b41-9eb2-cbc9e4b1109d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d8df30-3b58-4b41-9eb2-cbc9e4b1109d
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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