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title: "Scientific instruments"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-09-14"
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# Scientific instruments

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db338da1-0ef4-4197-8bc5-1c442498fd0c

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Scientific instruments" within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, classified under CPV code 38000000. The action was a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with a total value of £11,122.55. The tender period ended on 25th May 2017, and the contract commenced on 26th May 2017, concluding on 31st July 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and technological sectors to engage with government contracts and potentially expand their businesses. Companies that supply laboratory and precision instruments or related goods would find themselves well-positioned to compete in such procurements. The completion of this process illustrates the ongoing demand for high-quality scientific equipment, thereby creating a landscape for growth for suitable suppliers.

## Notice

Scientific instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494e5a72-384c-4aad-9a95-0c107c01ad94 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,122 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,122 |
| 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 | SCIENCE PUMP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2017 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494e5a72-384c-4aad-9a95-0c107c01ad94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494e5a72-384c-4aad-9a95-0c107c01ad94
  14th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa585d26-a5cf-4539-9eb8-cce474e0dcb5
  Scientific instruments

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