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title: "Research and development"
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# Research and development

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6fb37e9-caf6-4f9b-9291-89d26d5343c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for research and development services was conducted by the Met Office, located in Exeter, England. This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services (CPV Code: 73000000) and involved a direct procurement method described as a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract, valued at £17,375, has been awarded, with the award date recorded as 17th December 2021, and the contract period spanning from 17th December 2021 to 30th November 2022. The tender period concluded on 1st December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses involved in research and development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise and capabilities. Companies that specialise in consultancy services related to research could be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge to respond effectively to public sector needs.

## Notice

Research and development

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb450e7a-a1de-49a4-910f-d426eeb8ac36 |
| 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 | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,375 |
| 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 | SMHI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb450e7a-a1de-49a4-910f-d426eeb8ac36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb450e7a-a1de-49a4-910f-d426eeb8ac36
  6th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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