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Refurbishment of Volcanic Ash LiDARS

Met Office

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Met Office

Buyer Address: Met Office, Exeter, UKK43, EX1 3PB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
2500000.0 EUR
Published
16 Mar 2026, 12:46
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2036, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38120000 - Meteorological instruments
Region
n/a
Awarded To
RAYMETRICS SA
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Refurbishment of Volcanic Ash LiDARS forming part of the volcanic ash observer network

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Refurbishment of Volcanic Ash LiDARS

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