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title: "Telecommunications Operations"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-10-24"
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# Telecommunications Operations

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc612e91-d2fa-4ddb-9714-80a02eb06fc4

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Met Office, involves a contract for "Telecommunications Operations" valued at £100,000, focusing on operational telecommunications charges for the Marine Observations Network. This contract, classified under the telecommunications services industry category (CPV 64200000), is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and has reached the Award stage, having been finalised on 10 July 2019, with the contract period beginning on 11 July 2019 and extending until 31 March 2020. This was initiated through a direct procurement method, utilising a single tender action as it was below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector to expand and demonstrate their capabilities. Specifically, companies that provide telecommunications services, including SMEs and larger firms with the relevant experience, may find the opportunity attractive. Engaging with the Met Office could lead to further contracts and collaborations in public sector projects focusing on marine observations or similar services.

## Notice

Operational telecommunications charges for Marine Observations Network .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228c8fcd-e9a8-4e57-8fd2-ce758223e34c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | APPLIED SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2019 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228c8fcd-e9a8-4e57-8fd2-ce758223e34c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/228c8fcd-e9a8-4e57-8fd2-ce758223e34c
  24th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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