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title: "External Connectivity"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-03-19"
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# External Connectivity

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3eebce0-5e1e-49b2-9704-ef132f5a05b1

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## Summary

The Met Office, a prominent buyer in the United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the tender titled "External Connectivity," which involved further competition under the Government Framework Agreement RM3733. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The contract had a total value of £540,118.62 and was awarded to COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED, with the contract period running from 21st December 2017 to 31st March 2018. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period closing on 13th December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of office and computing equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver quality goods under competitive terms. Businesses that are agile and capable of meeting specific technical and logistical requirements will find this contract aligns well with their offerings, allowing them to expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with an established organisation like the Met Office.

## Notice

Further competition under Government Framework Agreement RM3733.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534a37cc-0842-4483-8a1b-513be7c0e4b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,118 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,118 |
| 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 | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534a37cc-0842-4483-8a1b-513be7c0e4b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/534a37cc-0842-4483-8a1b-513be7c0e4b3
  19th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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