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title: "Delivery partner on the MECHAN"
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# Delivery partner on the MECHAN

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4279cf1-9395-4b5b-8acb-841c3573ff25

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for a delivery partner on the MECHANICS project, classified under the research services category (CPV 73110000). The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold). The tender, valued at GBP 100,420, was open until 12 noon on 23rd October 2024, with the contract period set from 6th November 2024 to 31st January 2026. The project will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the award was published on 6th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate with esteemed institutions like the Met Office. Given the direct award procedure, businesses with specialised capabilities and a track record in delivering similar projects are well-positioned to benefit. The successful supplier, the University of Cape Town, highlights the potential for large-scale organisations to engage in international collaborations and enhance their project portfolios in the UK. The initiative supports business growth through high-value contracts and the development of advanced research competences.

## Notice

Delivery partner on the MECHANICS project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3edc4be-ff06-4a25-aa51-25b49e584e3b |
| 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 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,420 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3edc4be-ff06-4a25-aa51-25b49e584e3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3edc4be-ff06-4a25-aa51-25b49e584e3b
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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