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title: "Observations equipment"
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# Observations equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0c9fae2-1708-4e6b-8ea9-1d2472c3a3f1

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## Summary

The procurement process for observing equipment was conducted by the Met Office, situated in Exeter, England. The contract, classified under navigational and meteorological instruments (CPV code 38100000), was awarded for a total value of £36,330. This tender process began with a submission period that ended on 16 November 2016, and the contract period ran from 17 November 2016 to 10 February 2017. The procurement method utilised for this contract was specified as "Other".

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of navigational and meteorological instruments. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, leveraging their agility and capacity for specialised service delivery. Companies that can provide high-quality observational equipment or support services in meteorology will find this procurement process aligned with their capabilities, fostering potential business growth through increased exposure to public sector contracts.

## Notice

Observations equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c7db68-3e15-47b9-b0b2-e78102fbab26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2016 - 10 Feb 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,330 |
| 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 | LANKHORST ROPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2017 at 18:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c7db68-3e15-47b9-b0b2-e78102fbab26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c7db68-3e15-47b9-b0b2-e78102fbab26
  4th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f26040b4-9dc5-476a-bf7d-2bcff0df60c2
  Observations equipment

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