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title: "Data Connection Installation"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Data Connection Installation

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adead2bf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Met Office conducted a successful public procurement process for the installation of data connection services, valued at £210,500. This project falls under the IT services industry category and took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed as of February 15, 2016, with the contract execution period running from May 15 to May 31, 2016. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', leading to the award of the contract to Virgin Media Business.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this advantageous, as the contract requirements could align well with their capabilities. Competing firms should possess robust expertise in data connection technology and reliable project delivery to effectively respond to similar future tenders.

## Notice

Data Connection Installation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94db96bc-f9a9-4263-8333-f5d6a740513c |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2016 - 31 May 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,500 |
| 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94db96bc-f9a9-4263-8333-f5d6a740513c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94db96bc-f9a9-4263-8333-f5d6a740513c
  19th May 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f92b8aa-d7d5-41dc-abf3-06e38b239e70
  Data Connection Installation

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