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title: "Observations equipment"
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# Observations equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3fb0b33-e6b4-452c-9a4f-fe6903b3fa87

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, England, which has completed a tender for 'Observations equipment' aimed at enhancing their Radar network. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to electrical machinery and laboratory equipment. The procurement was executed via a direct method, identifying it as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 13th February 2019, with the contract awarded on the same day, initiating on 14th February 2019 and set to end on 29th March 2019. The total contract value is £12,693.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and laboratory equipment. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in providing such equipment are well-positioned to compete in this market. With the procurement method being direct, the process suggests a streamlined approach, making it potentially easier for qualified suppliers to engage with the Met Office, thereby expanding their market reach and enhancing their business profiles.

## Notice

Observations equipment to support Radar network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7db83e0-7c41-463b-9466-20414a2cd42b |
| 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 | 13 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,693 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,693 |
| 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 | NETWORKS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 May 2019 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7db83e0-7c41-463b-9466-20414a2cd42b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7db83e0-7c41-463b-9466-20414a2cd42b
  13th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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