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title: "Met Office Marine Connectors and Cables"
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# Met Office Marine Connectors and Cables

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a57a

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## Summary

The Met Office has initiated an open procurement for "Marine Connectors and Cables," focusing on supplying marine equipment under the CPV classification 34930000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 31st October 2024. This tender involves delivering connectors and cables to the National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus, European Way, Southampton, SO14 3ZH, UK. The Met Office, headquartered in Exeter, is offering a three-year zero-commitment contract, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement budget is set at £150,000, and all submissions must be made electronically in English. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with a framework agreement allowing for one participant.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in manufacturing marine connectors and cables, particularly those with experience in creating durable solutions for meteorological and oceanographic applications. Companies capable of providing high-quality, survivable equipment for offshore and underwater environments would be well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, with potential extensions, could provide ongoing business engagement and stability. The combination of clear requirements and the structured procurement process makes this an appealing opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach within the marine equipment sector.

## Notice

Marine Connectors and Cables Met Office Marine Systems require a cable and connector manufacturing solution to connect meteorological and oceanographic sensors and satellite communications equipment to the automatic weather stations that are survivable in offshore and underwater environments. The Connectors and Cables need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Connectors and Cables will be replaced on a as and when need basis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Connectors and Cables Met Office Marine Systems require a cable and connector manufacturing solution to connect meteorological and oceanographic sensors and satellite communications equipment to the automatic weather stations that are survivable in offshore and underwater environments. The Connectors and Cables need to be delivered to - The National Oceanographic Centre, Waterfront Campus European Way, Southampton SO14 3ZH. This tender is for a 3 year zero-commitment contract with an option to extend for a further year. Connectors and Cables will be replaced on a as and when need basis

Renewal: An option to extend for a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031726-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031726-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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