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title: "Delivery Partner on the MECHANICS project"
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# Delivery Partner on the MECHANICS project

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b706b959-b4aa-42b9-a398-991d930a0cda

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a direct contract titled "Delivery Partner on the MECHANICS project" to the University of Zambia (UNZA). This procurement, classified under Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services (CPV code 73000000), was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and spans from 20th August 2024 to 1st April 2026. The tender process was completed with a contract value of £129,750, and the award was published on 4th September 2024.

This tender opens significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for SMEs involved in research and development services. Given that the procurement method allowed for direct and less competitive processes, companies with specialised skills and experience in the specified services would find it advantageous to participate in similar tenders. The project duration and substantial contract value also suggest long-term engagement and financial stability, beneficial for business expansion and expertise development within the industry.

## Notice

Delivery Partner on the MECHANICS project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9211777-a15a-4436-ac14-0a94f3f0719b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2024 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,750 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA (UNZA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9211777-a15a-4436-ac14-0a94f3f0719b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9211777-a15a-4436-ac14-0a94f3f0719b
  4th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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