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title: "Data connection"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e8c6b38a-6003-4fa3-a95b-512b9ab31a2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2016-12-05"
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# Data connection

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c6b38a-6003-4fa3-a95b-512b9ab31a2f

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, recently completed a procurement process for a "Data connection" service valued at £199,975 under a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business and is officially active, having commenced on 16 August 2016 and set to continue until 15 August 2021. The tender concluded on 30 October 2015, and the industry category is classified under networks, aligning with the Government Framework agreement RM1045.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and network services sector, particularly those with capabilities in data connectivity solutions. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to consider competing for future contracts, as the procurement's selective nature indicates potential for engagement in upcoming opportunities within the Met Office’s procurement activities. This sector offers substantial room for growth as organisations seek efficient networking solutions to support their operations.

## Notice

Further competition under the Government Framework agreement RM1045.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef998a0-fe95-46e1-8ffa-f18b9186441e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2016 - 15 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £199,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £199,975 |
| 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 | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2016 at 17:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef998a0-fe95-46e1-8ffa-f18b9186441e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef998a0-fe95-46e1-8ffa-f18b9186441e
  5th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8e33834-5da4-4faa-a7ae-4644fc3fc8da
  Data connection

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