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title: "Observations equipment maintenance"
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# Observations equipment maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6a27af3-74ea-47cd-8610-70c63fb8eb1c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Observations equipment maintenance" contract has been successfully completed by the Met Office, which serves as the buying organisation. The contract, categorised under meteorological instruments within the services sector, had a total value of £16,295. The procurement was conducted using a limited method with competitive quotations, and the contract period commenced on 22nd August 2017, extending until 31st December 2018. The tender period concluded on 21st August 2017, after which the award was officially documented and published on 20th November 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance and support services for meteorological equipment or related technologies. Businesses that are agile and can provide competitive pricing may excel in future procurements of this nature. The contract's focus suggests an ongoing need for skilled service providers in the South West region of the United Kingdom, making it an ideal pursuit for local service firms aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Observations equipment maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc578fc-bddd-4b5d-ab62-fca82ec09229 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,295 |
| 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 | GOLDISC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc578fc-bddd-4b5d-ab62-fca82ec09229

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc578fc-bddd-4b5d-ab62-fca82ec09229
  20th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2912287-687c-44a4-aed0-b8bdf8e9064a
  Observations equipment maintenance

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