--- title: "Met Office Marine Connectors and Cables" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a172c2cb-fd45-49f3-aa87-55ed286b6a6e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a172c2cb-fd45-49f3-aa87-55ed286b6a6e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a172c2cb-fd45-49f3-aa87-55ed286b6a6e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a172c2cb-fd45-49f3-aa87-55ed286b6a6e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MET OFFICE" published: "2024-10-03" --- # Met Office Marine Connectors and Cables Buyer: MET OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a172c2cb-fd45-49f3-aa87-55ed286b6a6e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a172c2cb-fd45-49f3-aa87-55ed286b6a6e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a172c2cb-fd45-49f3-aa87-55ed286b6a6e.json) ## Summary The Met Office has issued a tender for the provision of marine connectors and cables. This procurement is aimed at securing a manufacturing solution for connectors and cables used in their Automatic Marine Observation Network. These systems, which include data buoys in the North Atlantic Ocean, light vessels in the English Channel, and worldwide voluntary observation ships, require robust solutions to ensure durability in harsh offshore environments. The tender, classified under the marine equipment industry category, will deliver the products to the National Oceanographic Centre in Southampton. This open procedure tender commenced on 3rd October 2024 and will close on 31st October 2024, with the contract period spanning from 21st November 2024 to 20th November 2027. The contract is valued at £150,000 and includes an option to extend for a further year. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture of durable and high-quality marine connectors and cables. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the Met Office's suitability criteria which favour such entities. The zero-commitment, as-needed basis of this contract offers flexibility, making it appealing for manufacturers looking to establish or expand their presence in the marine equipment sector. Businesses adept in producing equipment that can withstand extreme marine environments and meet stringent durability standards would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity. ## Notice Met Office's Automatic Marine Observation Network currently consists of 10 Mobilis DB14000 series data buoys in the North Atlantic Ocean, 5 Trinity House operated Light Vessels in the English Channel and 60 Worldwide Voluntary Observation Ships. These systems are deployed for up to 2 years without servicing in harsh offshore marine environments. Met Office Marine Systems require a cable and connector manufacturing solution to connect meteorological and oceanographic sensors and satellite communications equipment to the automatic weather stations that are survivable in offshore and underwater environments. The Connectors and Cables need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Connectors and Cables will be replaced on a as and when need basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7e843f-4be6-423e-86f4-7d294bdcca02 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment ## Release History - 3 Oct 2024 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7e843f-4be6-423e-86f4-7d294bdcca02 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e7e843f-4be6-423e-86f4-7d294bdcca02 3rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=36119c5b-8981-ef11-8130-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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