Award

Development of a Machine Learning Pipeline

MET OFFICE

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07 Oct 2024 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office in Exeter, England, has concluded a procurement process for the development of a Machine Learning (ML) pipeline tool. This procurement falls under the industry category of development software packages (CPV code: 48983000). The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to the Bureau of Meteorology on 4th September 2024. The contract period starts on 18th September 2024 and ends on 28th February 2025. The procurement method used was a single tender action, owing to the procurement being below the threshold, and the entire process is now in the award stage.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those focused on AI and ML technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited for this type of contract. Engaging in such projects can foster business growth by establishing significant credentials in the public sector and potentially leading to further contract opportunities. Companies experienced in creating bespoke ML solutions would find this procurement highly relevant to their services and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a Machine Learning Pipeline

Notice Description

Development of Machine Learning (ML) pipeline tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-099fee66-9387-42e7-abb6-630e765ef27b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5b45e47-5099-4190-bcf0-741dc6e96ae2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48983000 - Development software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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