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title: "Meteorological equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97a3ddec-b02e-461a-a24e-5d3f7fc94f36"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-06-09"
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# Meteorological equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97a3ddec-b02e-461a-a24e-5d3f7fc94f36

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, which sought to acquire meteorological equipment valued at £14,600. This procurement falls under the goods category with the relevant industry classification being meteorological instruments (CPV code: 38120000). The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, and the contract period was established from 22nd May 2021 to 18th June 2021, with the tender having closed on 21st May 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying meteorological instruments. Companies with expertise in the manufacture or supply of weather monitoring equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the Met Office could lead to further collaborations within the public sector, providing a pathway for business growth in a niche yet essential industry.

## Notice

Meteorological equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1b7c56-b7a7-4d94-a962-ac839815b308 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,600 |
| 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

- 9 Jun 2021 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1b7c56-b7a7-4d94-a962-ac839815b308

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a1b7c56-b7a7-4d94-a962-ac839815b308
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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