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title: "Acoustic Releases"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-02-11"
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# Acoustic Releases

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e601fd0b-5805-4d36-baa4-791ac2f573b8

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## Summary

The Met Office in the United Kingdom is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of acoustic release tandem assemblies and associated deck equipment, with an estimated contract value of £350,000. This procurement process, categorised under miscellaneous transport equipment, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 GMT on 11 March 2022. The contract is anticipated to start on 1 April 2022 and run until 31 March 2027. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals as part of an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment and related goods. Companies that produce acoustic release systems or have proven expertise in developing marine deployment machinery would be well-positioned to compete. As the Met Office anticipates ongoing requirements for these products, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and innovation in their solutions may benefit from long-term contracts and collaboration with a reputable agency.

## Notice

The Met Office are seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of acoustic release tandem assemblies and the deck equipment required to deploy and recover moorings. It is anticipated that 10 acoustic releases tandem assemblies and two sets of deck equipment will be required throughout the life of any subsequent contract (however, this estimate is provided for information only and no guarantees of demand can be provided). The solution is also required to enable two acoustic releases to be deployed using a tandem frame for operational resilience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df13490-78f0-4fdc-9a85-5998a3ca2f27 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2022 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df13490-78f0-4fdc-9a85-5998a3ca2f27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3df13490-78f0-4fdc-9a85-5998a3ca2f27
  11th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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