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title: "Forklift Purchase"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4f6e4a4-5d98-4a96-b574-41d85dc6f038"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2024-04-03"
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# Forklift Purchase

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4f6e4a4-5d98-4a96-b574-41d85dc6f038

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the purchase of a forklift through a competitive quotation (below threshold) process. The contract, valued at £20,095 GBP, was awarded to WESTEXE GROUP. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract period running from February 27, 2024, to June 1, 2024. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and was conducted by the Met Office located in Exeter, England in the South West region.

This tender for forklift purchase by the Met Office presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the industrial machinery sector, to compete for supplying goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender attractive due to the nature of the procurement method - a competitive quotation below threshold. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, especially in the South West region, can consider bidding for this contract to expand their market presence and grow their revenue.

## Notice

Forklift

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f83c3a-40ba-4533-ab27-37c86d4c0763 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2024 - 1 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,095 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,095 |
| 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 | WESTEXE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2024 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f83c3a-40ba-4533-ab27-37c86d4c0763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96f83c3a-40ba-4533-ab27-37c86d4c0763
  3rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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