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title: "Data connection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5e878b5-6f25-4426-9006-39692f6fd3e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-11-30"
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# Data connection

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5e878b5-6f25-4426-9006-39692f6fd3e2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Data connection" was conducted by the Met Office, focusing on postal and telecommunications services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender has now reached the award stage, with the contract value set at £114,376.73, undisputedly an enticing figure for suppliers in the sector. The tender period concluded on 31st July 2016, leading to the contract period commencing on 1st August 2016 and running until 31st July 2019. The procurement was classified as an 'Other' method and was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in telecommunications or data services to expand their business reach. Given the size of the contract and the needs associated with data connectivity services, companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, data management, or related consulting services would be well-positioned to compete and enhance their market presence. Establishing a partnership with organisations like the Met Office could not only yield immediate contracts but also foster long-term business relationships in this essential sector.

## Notice

Data connection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f72999-e30f-4475-affc-87e42b15dda0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2016 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,376 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,376 |
| 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 | ECMWF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f72999-e30f-4475-affc-87e42b15dda0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f72999-e30f-4475-affc-87e42b15dda0
  30th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6ab8053-61f3-4682-a1e1-3f7526a91ebe
  Data connection

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