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title: "Scientific equipment maintenance"
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# Scientific equipment maintenance

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f606680c-2e4c-426c-b558-96d14ccf92c3

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Met Office, focusing on a contract titled "Scientific equipment maintenance" within the services industry, specifically concerning meteorological instruments. The procurement method was a direct approach, involving a single tender action below the financial threshold, with the tender period concluded on 29 July 2021. The contract was awarded on the same date and is valued at £14,300. The contract execution is planned for the South West region of the United Kingdom, commencing on 30 July 2021 and concluding on 6 August 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in maintenance services related to scientific equipment. Businesses in the engineering, instrumentation, and technical services sectors would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, leveraging their experience to provide high-quality maintenance for essential meteorological instruments. Engaging in this sector can enhance business visibility and open doors to further public sector contracts.

## Notice

Scientific equipment maintenance services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8bf55e-3660-4ca4-89ce-397c1e6d7272 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 6 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,300 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8bf55e-3660-4ca4-89ce-397c1e6d7272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c8bf55e-3660-4ca4-89ce-397c1e6d7272
  30th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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