--- title: "Radar Transmitters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc7fdcbd-b5cb-47fe-b761-d45fb7f89b8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc7fdcbd-b5cb-47fe-b761-d45fb7f89b8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc7fdcbd-b5cb-47fe-b761-d45fb7f89b8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc7fdcbd-b5cb-47fe-b761-d45fb7f89b8f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MET OFFICE" published: "2018-12-07" --- # Radar Transmitters Buyer: MET OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc7fdcbd-b5cb-47fe-b761-d45fb7f89b8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc7fdcbd-b5cb-47fe-b761-d45fb7f89b8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc7fdcbd-b5cb-47fe-b761-d45fb7f89b8f.json) ## Summary The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has initiated a procurement process for "Radar Transmitters" intended for its weather radar network. This project falls under the industry category of radar apparatus (CPV code 38115000) and is currently in the planning stage. The organisation is seeking informal expressions of interest from potential suppliers until the engagement end date set for 18 January 2019. Although the total estimated value of this procurement is £500,000, specific timelines for future procurement activities are yet to be established. This opportunity presents a gateway for businesses involved in the design and supply of radar and meteorological equipment, particularly those with innovative solutions for weather measurement technology. As the Met Office conducts this information-gathering phase, companies that can demonstrate specialized capabilities related to radar systems are encouraged to engage. While primarily aimed at larger enterprises, smaller businesses with unique offerings may also find ways to collaborate or contribute to the competitive landscape as the procurement process evolves. ## Notice The Met Office owns and operates a network of 17 in-house designed, C-band weather radars. Together these are a critical Met Office observing network, running 24/7 making near realtime measurements of precipitation in the atmosphere. We have identified a potential requirement to purchase up to four additional transmitters for its network. At this stage, our timescales as to any possible procurement activity are not fixed. In light of this, the Met Office is currently looking for informal expressions of interest from organisations that may be able to support us with our potential requirements. We want to get a better understanding of the typical capabilities, specifications and performance levels of weather radar transmitters currently available on the market. Further information can be obtained by contacting adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk, who will be able to provide you with: (a) further detail on our potential future needs; (b) instructions on how to submit an informal expression of interest and provide some information to the Met Office about your capabilities in meeting our potential requirements. Please note: this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4d1c24-e37c-44f1-8aa2-570796dc6dc9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jan 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38115000 - Radar apparatus ## Release History - 7 Dec 2018 at 16:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4d1c24-e37c-44f1-8aa2-570796dc6dc9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a4d1c24-e37c-44f1-8aa2-570796dc6dc9 7th December 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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