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title: "Meteorological Equipment"
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# Meteorological Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5c78fb4-5ec5-4428-8988-d89e5c9493c8

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Met Office as the contracting authority, which has awarded a contract for the provision of meteorological equipment, vital for utilisation within its existing network. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as 'Meteorological instruments', and was conducted via a direct procurement method, representing a single tender action below threshold. The contract was awarded to VAISALA OYJ for a total value of £32,000, with the contract period commencing on 30th October 2020 and concluding on 20th November 2020. The tender period ended on 29th October 2020, and the project is linked to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacturing and supply of meteorological instruments and equipment. Companies that specialise in this industry and can meet the specifications set by the Met Office may find this contract a viable avenue for business expansion. Being a technical field, proficient suppliers with experience in weather monitoring devices and related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Meteorological equipment for use in existing network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c192965-7931-4527-9da8-1a166543a5d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2020 - 20 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c192965-7931-4527-9da8-1a166543a5d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c192965-7931-4527-9da8-1a166543a5d3
  25th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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