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title: "Computer hardware"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-11-02"
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# Computer hardware

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fcbacd7-f526-40ad-8fa5-7bf944246546

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which executed a contract for computer hardware under the procurement method of selective tendering, utilising a framework agreement (RM3733). The tender period ended on 28th June 2018, with a total contract value of £162,014, and a contract period that commenced the following day, lasting until 31st July 2018. The procurement classified under goods adheres to the CPV code 30100000, which covers office machinery, equipment, and supplies excluding computers, printers, and furniture.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with the public sector by supplying essential office equipment. Companies specialising in providing goods within the realm of office machinery and related supplies are encouraged to consider similar contracts, as the Met Office has demonstrated a commitment to fostering a competitive environment that allows SMEs to thrive in public procurement processes.

## Notice

Contract called off from government framework agreement RM3733

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258bfa5d-3a65-443f-ac91-6f348b13d728 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2018 - 31 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,014 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,014 |
| 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

- 30100000 - Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2018 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258bfa5d-3a65-443f-ac91-6f348b13d728

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/258bfa5d-3a65-443f-ac91-6f348b13d728
  2nd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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