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title: "Purchase of 1000 additional Oracle T2 tapes"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-02-15"
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# Purchase of 1000 additional Oracle T2 tapes

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8bbfb29-8048-4d0f-b1db-1de60bafc38a

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the purchase of 1000 additional Oracle T2 tapes, with a total value of £125,000. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 4th January 2023, and the contract period was from 27th January 2023. The procurement falls under the goods category and is suitable for SMEs. The procurement was awarded to INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES LTD.

This procurement opportunity created by the Met Office presents a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the office and computing machinery industry. Companies offering office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies could find this tender suitable for bidding. The direct procurement method used in this process may appeal to smaller businesses looking to compete for contracts below the threshold, demonstrating potential for growth and collaboration with public sector organisations like the Met Office.

## Notice

Purchase of 1000 additional Oracle T2 tapes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b846eae-9fac-411e-b527-8587ad921f33 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2023 - 27 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | INSURGO MEDIA SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b846eae-9fac-411e-b527-8587ad921f33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b846eae-9fac-411e-b527-8587ad921f33
  15th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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