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title: "Ship services to recover drift weather buoy"
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# Ship services to recover drift weather buoy

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d07d80d5-1a11-4035-b2f3-bc4d7babdc27

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## Summary

The Met Office, a key player in the meteorological sector based in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for ship services to recover a drift weather buoy. This contract, valued at £19,571.39, was awarded through a direct procurement method using a single tender action, as it fell below the specified threshold. The contract period commenced on 15 December 2017 and concluded on 22 December 2017. As of the last update on 19 March 2018, the contract is active, and it involved buoy positioning services within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in marine services, particularly those specialising in buoy positioning or related logistical support. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in maritime operations and the capability to offer specialised ship services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. With the Met Office as the buyer, suppliers can benefit from a reputable partnership that may lead to further procurement engagements in the future.

## Notice

Ship services to recover drift weather buoy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69c1605-f695-41f5-84d0-c1e9fa9ebaef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 22 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,571 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,571 |
| 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 | SINBAD MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63724300 - Buoy positioning services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69c1605-f695-41f5-84d0-c1e9fa9ebaef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69c1605-f695-41f5-84d0-c1e9fa9ebaef
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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