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title: "Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services"
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# Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d530d754-e90b-4b04-92ff-d02c18be59c8

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has launched a tender titled "Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services". This procurement falls under the category of navigational and meteorological instruments with an estimated initial value of up to £8.5 million, potentially reaching £16 million if the network expands due to other initiatives. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on 20 June 2022. The contract is set to commence on 31 January 2023, with a duration of up to ten years, allowing for significant service delivery in the field of meteorology.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the meteorological and navigational equipment sectors, especially those with capabilities in providing radiosondes and associated services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to foster competition and innovation within the industry. By engaging with this contract, businesses have the potential to secure long-term partnerships with a prominent public sector organisation and contribute to critical weather forecasting efforts.

## Notice

The Met Office is looking for a supplier to supply a radiosondes, manual and automated launchers, and associated services for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend up to a maximum of a further 5 years (10 years total). The initial contract is estimated to be worth up to PS8.5M but potentially could be up to PS16M if the network is increased due to other initiatives not completing as planned.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6012eb39-5bad-4b72-978b-627320acebe8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 30 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6012eb39-5bad-4b72-978b-627320acebe8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6012eb39-5bad-4b72-978b-627320acebe8
  16th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=06ec239e-f9d4-ec11-8114-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

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