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title: "DN737879 - Supply of Marine and Coastal Networks Temperature and Humidity Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b42"
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# DN737879 - Supply of Marine and Coastal Networks Temperature and Humidity Sensors

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b42

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for the supply of marine and coastal networks temperature and humidity sensors, under the tender reference DN737879. This procurement process falls under the category of meteorological instruments (CPV code: 38120000) and involves the delivery of a combined, heated probe sensor for air temperature and humidity measurement. The process concluded with the awarding of a framework agreement to Vaisala Ltd. The awarded contract commenced on 18th October 2024. The buying organisation for this procurement is the Met Office, located in Exeter, region UKK43, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in meteorological instruments and related technology, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing and supplying high-precision sensors. Companies such as Vaisala Ltd, the successful awardee, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete in such a tender. The contract's framework agreement spanning three years with an option for a one-year extension offers potential for sustained business growth. This procurement method employed an open procedure, ensuring an accessible and competitive selection process.

## Notice

Met Office's Marine Observations Group require a combined, heated probe sensor to measure air temperature and humidity sensor for across the marine network, to replace the existing network of air temperature and humidity sensors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract award for a framework agreement with one supplier for an initial 3 year fixed term with the option to extend by 1 year.

Renewal: There is an option to extend by 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033987-2024 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK43 Devon CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033987-2024
- 15 Aug 2024 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025988-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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