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DN773311 _Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) Science Delivery Framework 2

Met Office

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04 Mar 2026 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has successfully completed the award stage of its procurement process for the academic partnership known as the Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) Science Delivery Framework 2. This initiative forms a strategic collaboration with renowned UK universities to advance research in weather and climate science. The contract, valued at £28,800,000, is classified under 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' and follows an open procurement procedure. The awarded contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2030. The tender process was completed by 11th November 2025, with the award notice published on 4th March 2026, leading to an eight-day standstill period concluding on 13th March 2026. The procurement primarily targets large-scale organisations for science-related services within the United Kingdom.

This framework offers substantial business development opportunities for universities engaged in scientific research and services. It is particularly relevant for institutions with capabilities in joint chair services, co-sponsorship services, data supply, and services related to prediction, projection, and post-processing analysis. The contract is currently awarded to multiple prestigious institutions, including The University Of Leeds, University Of Exeter, UNIVERSITY OF READING, University Of Birmingham, University Of East Anglia, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford, and The University Of Bristol. These universities will lead various lots, offering an advantageous partnership prospect for large-scale research and consultancy services, fostering innovation and advancement in the field of climate and weather science.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN773311 _Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) Science Delivery Framework 2

Notice Description

This notice serves as a published publicly accessible Contract Award Notice in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, marking the start of the mandatory eight-day standstill period, which will end on the 13th March 2026. Assessment summaries were sent to bidding suppliers on the 26th February 2026. Due to registration issues with the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service), this notice is being posted on Contracts Finder rather than the Central Digital Platform in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. This procurement exercise establishes a services framework. The Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) is an established strategic partnership bringing together leading UK universities and the Met Office creating a network of research excellence, working together to advance weather and climate science, technology and skill. The MOAP Science Delivery Framework (SDF) is the commercial mechanism for the Met Office to secure the external scientific expertise and resource needed to help deliver research and innovation priorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d64fe14-1b0a-4747-907c-f3d2e368473c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3957934f-ab69-4000-b8cf-d5a7480cf056
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,800,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
Postcode Area
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
8
Supplier Names

University of Leeds

University of Exeter

University of Reading

University of Birmingham

University of Bristol

University of East Anglia

University of Edinburgh

The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford

Further Information

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