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title: "Ozone Sondes"
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# Ozone Sondes

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0de84b5-75c5-4d6f-89ca-66ad36bd115b

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, has initiated an open tender for the procurement of ozone sondes, with an estimated annual requirement of approximately 56 units. The process is actively in the tender stage, with interested suppliers required to submit completed RFQ documents by 12:00 GMT on 22 October 2024. This procurement falls under the CPV classification "meteorological instruments" and encompasses multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. The contract period is set to start on 25 November 2024 and conclude on 24 November 2027, with a budget valued at £60,000.

This tender presents a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological instruments, particularly SMEs, as the process encourages their participation. The procurement method is open and below the threshold, ensuring a wide-ranging competitive environment. Companies adept in the development or supply of ozone sondes will find this tender especially beneficial to amplify their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in providing essential meteorological equipment. The involvement of the Met Office, a significant buyer within the meteorological industry, further adds credibility and potential for long-term business relationships.

## Notice

The Met Office wishes to tender for its ozone sondes and the estimated annual requirement is approximately 56 units. The term ozone sonde is used to describe the ozone pump that makes up part of a complete ozone sonde. The deadline for returning you completed RFQ documents is no later than 12:00 hours GMT on 22 October 2024. This procurement opportunity is advertised on the Government Contracts Finder site and ProContract portal. Suppliers who are interested in participating in this tender exercise must register their company free of charge on the ProContract eTendering portal by following this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register and search for project reference DN745615 for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e7e537-7cd8-4ac3-b621-a34e14fda1f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e7e537-7cd8-4ac3-b621-a34e14fda1f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e7e537-7cd8-4ac3-b621-a34e14fda1f5
  1st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

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