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title: "Observations Equipment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-09-18"
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# Observations Equipment

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2eb624e-0bb4-449f-86e7-4f413ec6dbef

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Observations Equipment" was conducted by the Met Office, a governmental body based in Exeter, England. Categorised under meteorological instruments, this procurement was completed with a total contract value of £24,149. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 30th May 2017 and the contract period running from 31st May to 5th July 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand in the field of meteorological instruments. Given the nature of the procurement process, businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying such equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms experienced in limited tenders could leverage their capabilities in this sector to successfully engage with future contracts and improve their market positioning.

## Notice

Observations Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072bfcd8-5fa3-4c12-85d6-dd117b7f6a09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2017 - 5 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,149 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,149 |
| 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 | SWALE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2017 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072bfcd8-5fa3-4c12-85d6-dd117b7f6a09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072bfcd8-5fa3-4c12-85d6-dd117b7f6a09
  18th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d7dae2b-4fa1-4ae4-8b26-1da5848be51c
  Observations Equipment

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