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Pawsey Supercomputer research to support NIWA and BOM

MET OFFICE

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15 Apr 2025 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has awarded a contract for the "Pawsey Supercomputer research to support NIWA and BOM." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The awarded contract was for the development of the software stack for Momentum on Setonix, and it will be delivered in Australia. The procurement stage is "Award," with key dates indicating the contract period from 14 April 2025 to 30 May 2025. The tender process employed was a single tender action below the threshold, involving a direct procurement method, and the contract value is GBP 13,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software stack development and high-performance computing. The contract is awarded to CSIRO, an SME with operations based in Australia, highlighting the relevance of international cooperation in this sector. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in niche IT solutions or aiming to collaborate with high-profile institutions like the Met Office would find this project particularly advantageous. The focus on supporting NIWA and BOM indicates a global collaboration effort, making it an attractive prospect for similar enterprises aiming to compete in the global IT services market.

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Notice Title

Pawsey Supercomputer research to support NIWA and BOM

Notice Description

Software stack for Momentum on Setonix

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09a84be2-0442-49d2-bfb1-db17f2524aea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e61bbc7-6b2e-46ff-974e-33391e35c193
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Melanie Staton
Contact Email
mel.staton@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07976832449

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CSIRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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