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title: "Sun Photometer"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-02-15"
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# Sun Photometer

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0baeca5-3ead-4682-b2f0-956fc605faf5

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has successfully completed a procurement process for a "Sun Photometer," falling under the category of navigational and meteorological instruments. This tender was marked as a direct procurement method, specifically using a single tender action due to its value of £39,809, which is below the threshold for competitive tendering. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2022, while the contract period runs from 15 February 2022 to 28 February 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the production of goods related to navigational and meteorological instruments. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing scientific instruments or possess capabilities in supplying similar equipment should consider exploring future opportunities with the Met Office. As the buying organisation often sources innovative solutions, companies that can demonstrate technical expertise and reliability in product delivery will be well-positioned to compete in subsequent tenders.

## Notice

Sun Sky Lunar Photometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606ce269-396e-44ff-8f11-e95c67f1891d |
| 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 | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,809 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,809 |
| 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 | CIMEL ELECTRONIQUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606ce269-396e-44ff-8f11-e95c67f1891d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/606ce269-396e-44ff-8f11-e95c67f1891d
  15th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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