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title: "Mooring Buys Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-03-19"
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# Mooring Buys Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bce64fde-076c-4c93-bb6d-dd0310dda18e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office seeking to acquire navigational and meteorological instruments, specifically under the project titled "Mooring Buys Equipment." Located in Exeter, South West England, this contract was awarded under a limited procurement method described as a Competitive Quotation (below threshold). The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period running from 21 December 2017 to 28 February 2018. The total contract value is £14,026.83, and the relevant procurement deadlines concluded on 20 December 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in navigational and meteorological equipment. Businesses that can meet specific technical requirements and adhere to competitive pricing can benefit significantly from similar contracts. The procurement environment is conducive to SMEs looking to expand their market presence, given the government's push to engage smaller suppliers in public contracts.

## Notice

Mooring Buys Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb470c4d-386a-4f88-9528-60094c39bf12 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,026 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,026 |
| 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 | EXSIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb470c4d-386a-4f88-9528-60094c39bf12

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb470c4d-386a-4f88-9528-60094c39bf12
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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