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title: "Scientific publications"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d25d856-8e84-40e2-b822-248a5bf24d5d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-02-19"
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# Scientific publications

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d25d856-8e84-40e2-b822-248a5bf24d5d

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, which announced a contract titled "Scientific publications" within the technical publications sector. This tender was classified under CPV code 22121000, reflecting its focus on services. The contract, valued at £15,797, was procured through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 1st November 2017, with the contract effective from 2nd November 2017 to 1st January 2018, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

The completion of this contract presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific publications and related services. Companies that are adept in providing technical publications and have the capacity to fulfil similar contracts within the public sector may find potential for growth by participating in future tenders commissioned by the Met Office and similar organisations.

## Notice

Scientific publications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b0b4ab-cece-4458-bb63-8a6ba06fd3d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2017 - 1 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,797 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,797 |
| 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 | SPRINGER CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22121000 - Technical publications

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b0b4ab-cece-4458-bb63-8a6ba06fd3d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b0b4ab-cece-4458-bb63-8a6ba06fd3d8
  19th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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