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title: "Meteorological equipment maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-08-01"
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# Meteorological equipment maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aba286b4-6298-4542-afad-b839442acc32

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a contract for the maintenance of meteorological equipment, titled "Meteorological equipment maintenance," in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a direct tender, which was below the financial threshold, and the award was published on 1st August 2019. The contract was valued at £30,264, with the contract period running from 17th April 2019 to 31st May 2019. The procurement stage was completed on 16th April 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the maintenance and calibration of meteorological instruments, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in electrical components and calibration services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and expand market presence in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Met Office equipment maintenance in existing network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6e5a87-28f9-4200-81c3-ea68424a2c01 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2019 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,264 |
| 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 | EQUINOX INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31681400 - Electrical components
- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6e5a87-28f9-4200-81c3-ea68424a2c01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6e5a87-28f9-4200-81c3-ea68424a2c01
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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