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title: "Observations instruments"
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# Observations instruments

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8d6fc3d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Met Office has conducted a procurement process for "Observations instruments" categorised under meteorological instruments, with a total contract value of £75,820.30. The procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method and is currently at the award stage. The tender period concluded on 14 March 2016, and the contract is scheduled to run from 14 March 2016 to 17 June 2016. The delivery address for the supplies is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Exeter, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of meteorological instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their reach within the public sector. With the procurement being completed, suppliers that focus on environmental and science-based goods would find this area of public procurement particularly relevant for future contracts. Companies capable of providing high-quality observational equipment and technology solutions may find similar tenders a gateway to partnering with the Met Office and other governmental bodies in related fields.

## Notice

Observations instruments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09edbea8-a7c6-4975-90ac-f875d2bb4958 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2016 - 17 Jun 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,820 |
| 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 | RADIOMETER PHYSICS HMBH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09edbea8-a7c6-4975-90ac-f875d2bb4958

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09edbea8-a7c6-4975-90ac-f875d2bb4958
  19th July 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d48bcfc-6313-43d1-b693-29021fb1874b
  Observations instruments

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