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title: "East Anglia Radar Project - Construction and Tower Works"
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# East Anglia Radar Project - Construction and Tower Works

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8432ef0-35af-49c5-833b-fca095c201df

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## Summary

The Met Office is inviting tenders for the East Anglia Radar Project - Construction and Tower Works. The project involves the construction of a 24m high radar tower and staircase, with associated comms cabin and radome, to be located at Abbey Road, Old Buckenham, NR17 1PZ. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 25th August 2023. The contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 29th February 2024. The total contract value is £450,000 GBP, and the procurement is classified under construction work.

This tender by the Met Office offers an opportunity for businesses in the construction industry to bid for the project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. The project location in England provides a local business growth opportunity for companies capable of carrying out construction and tower works. Interested businesses should review the tender documents for further details on how to participate and submit their proposals before the deadline.

## Notice

This is an information only notice to let the market know that we will be tendering these works in Feb/March 2023. Documents and access will be available in due course. The erection of a 24m high radar tower and staircase along with an associated comms cabin (portacabin) to be situated within part of Anglian Water Drilling Unit Site. A 5.15m high radome and 0.6m lightening finial will sit on top of the tower and will be provided by others. At the base of the tower there will be a small comms building (portacabin) which will house associated comms equipment. The tower and comms building (portacabin) will be located within a secure compound with a 2.4 metre fence. The site is located at Abbey Road Old Buckenham NR17 1PZ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec447c7c-b8e6-414e-afc3-2cf965318712 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2023 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec447c7c-b8e6-414e-afc3-2cf965318712

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec447c7c-b8e6-414e-afc3-2cf965318712
  13th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com

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