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title: "Scientific research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e12da245-1777-40b6-b154-df964adb6165"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-09-13"
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# Scientific research

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e12da245-1777-40b6-b154-df964adb6165

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for scientific research services through a direct procurement method. The contract value is £49,700 in GBP. The contract period starts on 1st August 2023 and ends on 30th March 2024. The tender had a deadline of 15th July 2023. The buying organisation is based in Exeter, South West region, United Kingdom.

This tender for scientific research services presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development services. The procurement process was completed as a single tender action below the threshold. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Met Office is the buying organisation for this procurement aimed at services within the research and development industry category.

## Notice

Scientific research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd71286-012e-479a-865f-46da322b436d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,700 |
| 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 | THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2023 at 16:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd71286-012e-479a-865f-46da322b436d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd71286-012e-479a-865f-46da322b436d
  13th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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