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title: "DN684274 - Snow Depth Sensor"
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# DN684274 - Snow Depth Sensor

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b60703ac-08de-4d03-9c1b-3c56798dc530

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## Summary

The Met Office has issued a tender for the purchase of new snow depth sensors to automatically measure snow depth at observing sites. The tender, titled "DN684274 - Snow Depth Sensor," falls under the goods category of meteorological instruments. The procurement process is in the Open Procedure stage and is currently active. The tender has a value of £360,000 and the deadline for submission is on October 13, 2023. The contract period is set to start on November 17, 2023, lasting until November 16, 2028. The buying organisation is the Met Office, based in Exeter, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of meteorological instruments or related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender exercise. The suitable businesses would need to provide innovative solutions for measuring snow depth as per the ISO 772:2022 standard. Interested suppliers can register on the ProContract eTendering portal for free to access more details about the project and submit their proposals by the specified deadline.

## Notice

The Met Office currently operates a network of laser snow depth sensors. These sensors are now obsolete and as a result we have a requirement to purchase new equipment to automatically measure snow depth at our observing sites. The Met Office needs to measure the key weather and climate parameter of snow depth as defined according to ISO 772:2022 10.28 i.e., the total height of the snowpack measured vertically from the ground to the snow surface. Although we currently use laser-based sensors, we are open to using other techniques and may choose to use more than one solution that meets the requirements (where relevant). The Snow Depth Sensor tender will be conducted under an Open Procedure. The procurement opportunity is advertised on the government Contracts Finder site and ProContract portal. Suppliers who are interested in participating in this tender exercise must register their company free of charge on the ProContract eTendering portal by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Please search for project reference DN684274 for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68e86d4-c04e-4c16-a96e-beaae906eb5f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2023 - 16 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2023 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68e86d4-c04e-4c16-a96e-beaae906eb5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68e86d4-c04e-4c16-a96e-beaae906eb5f
  4th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

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