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# Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8088503-5ea0-41e2-8cc3-4f6d060705d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory" involved a direct, single tender action for research and development services within the South West of the United Kingdom. The Met Office acted as the buying organisation with the closing of the tender period occurring on 25th February 2025. The contract commenced on 11th March 2025 and is slated to conclude on 31st December 2025. With a total value of £75,222, this project is categorised under services and targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the Met Office based in Exeter, England, overseeing the procurement stage which is now at the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly SMEs who are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria favouring their involvement. Businesses capable of offering related consultancy services would excel in such a contract, especially those with a focus or existing presence in the South West region of the UK. Such opportunities can foster growth through strategic partnerships and heightened visibility with prestigious organisations like the Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory.

## Notice

Met Office and Plymouth Marine Laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8428f4ac-dc3b-4a2e-abb8-f88711df796c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,222 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,222 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH MARINE LABORATORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8428f4ac-dc3b-4a2e-abb8-f88711df796c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8428f4ac-dc3b-4a2e-abb8-f88711df796c
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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