Supplying products and services to The Met Office
The Met Office is an Executive Agency of the Department of Business Innovation and Skills and since 1996 has been operating as a Trading Fund. As the UK’s national meteorological service, it provides a range of products and services to a large number of public and private sector organisations. It also represents the UK within the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and plays a prominent role in international meteorology.
Government Procurement Card
The Procurement team and selected key purchasers throughout the organisation hold Government Procurement Visa Cards. The cards are primarily used for e-commerce but can be used for other types of purchase, e.g. booking training courses. A VAT invoice is required unless the supplier is VAT-enabled.
The process
There are a number of methods used by the Met Office to purchase products or services. The method used depends on the contract value, type of product/service, complexity and duration.
Low-value purchases (current threshold <£20,000)
A simple purchase order form with terms and conditions printed on the reverse. Suppliers are usually approached for a quotation (without commitment) prior to order placement. Different conditions apply for services, goods and works.
For more details, follow this link:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/corporate/contracts/