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title: "Vantablack S-IR coating"
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published: "2023-07-26"
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# Vantablack S-IR coating

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe287722-36a4-4736-b1f7-d3bb3e9b3870

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the provision of installation services (except software) to Surrey NanoSystems Ltd. The contract, titled "Vantablack S-IR coating," was procured through a direct method as a single tender action. The contract value is £11,340, with a tender period ending on 27th March 2023 and a contract period from 10th April 2023 to 9th June 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suitable for SMEs.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses interested in the installation services industry. Companies dealing with specialised coatings or interested in working with the Met Office may find this tender particularly appealing. The contract, with a relatively small value, has a concise procurement timeline, making it suitable for agile businesses looking for quick project turnovers in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Vantablack S-IR coating

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6e93e-fb44-4362-83fd-1e3f6a81de78 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2023 - 9 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,340 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,340 |
| 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 | SURREY NANOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6e93e-fb44-4362-83fd-1e3f6a81de78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e6e93e-fb44-4362-83fd-1e3f6a81de78
  26th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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