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title: "Meteorological instruments"
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published: "2017-10-17"
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# Meteorological instruments

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1cdabe3-6475-4d03-8b86-da189b79a9d2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of meteorological instruments was conducted by the Met Office, a government department based in Exeter, England. This single tender action, classified under the goods category with a value of £95,250, was initiated as part of a direct procurement method. The tender period concluded on 9th June 2017, and the contract was awarded shortly thereafter, with a contract period starting from 12th June 2017 and ending on 31st July 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply of meteorological and environmental goods. Businesses that specialise in manufacturing or distributing scientific instruments or related equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders from the Met Office or similar organisations. Engaging with this type of procurement can foster business growth and strengthen relationships with key governmental buyers in the UK public sector.

## Notice

Meteorological instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80061ccf-b3ec-4f0e-9bcb-2986f016590d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,250 |
| 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 | HALO PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2017 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80061ccf-b3ec-4f0e-9bcb-2986f016590d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80061ccf-b3ec-4f0e-9bcb-2986f016590d
  17th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03e4f6f8-9b53-4b36-988e-fc05ec4a9458
  Meteorological instruments

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