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title: "Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0337c7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2023-03-24"
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# Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0337c7

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## Summary

The Met Office is seeking a supplier for the provision of radiosondes and related goods and services. The procurement process involves a five-year contract with a potential extension to ten years. The main procurement category is goods, and the industry category is navigational and meteorological instruments. The tender, titled "Provision of Radiosondes and Related Goods and Services," is in the active stage with an estimated contract value of £16 million. The buying organization is the Met Office, located in Exeter, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in navigational and meteorological instruments to supply radiosondes, launchers, and associated services. Businesses capable of meeting the quality criteria outlined in the tender would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering fair access to interested suppliers. The deadline for submissions is June 20, 2022, with the award period starting on the same date. Interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed specifications provided by the Met Office and consider how their offerings align with the specified requirements and criteria.

## Notice

The purchase of radiosondes over a five year period with the option to extend to 10 years and associated goods and services. The purchase of Autosonde and manual ground launchers and associated good and services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of radiosondes over a five year period with the option to extend to 10 years and associated goods and services. The purchase of Autosonde and manual ground launchers and associated good and services.

Options: Option to extend the contract for a further five years after the initial five year period.

Renewal: Likely to be some or all elements of current scope, to be confirmed nearer the date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008667-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | As a primary source of meteorological data, usage of radiosondes is likely to continue beyond this contract opportunity |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008667-2023
- 16 May 2022 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012585-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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