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title: "IT Hardware"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-05-07"
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# IT Hardware

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-981bd7af-03bb-440a-a623-2adf795ac72c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involves the tender for IT Hardware, classified under the Computer Equipment and Supplies category. The tender was completed on 16 April 2021, with an award value of £11,000. The contract period commenced on 17 April 2021 and concluded on 30 April 2021. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering, within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in computer equipment and supplies. Businesses that can provide reliable IT hardware solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurement processes. The direct procurement method indicates a preference for quick and efficient sourcing, making it essential for potential suppliers to demonstrate both service reliability and quality to engage successfully with the Met Office and similar organisations.

## Notice

IT Hardware.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8024ee8d-4f58-4992-873e-7c7441b302b4 |
| 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 | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000 |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8024ee8d-4f58-4992-873e-7c7441b302b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8024ee8d-4f58-4992-873e-7c7441b302b4
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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