Award

CEDA funding for UKCP: FY2526 Project

MET OFFICE

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Award

16 May 2025 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement contract awarded by the Met Office, based in Exeter, pertains to the "CEDA funding for UKCP: FY2526 Project." This project falls under the Research Services category and targets the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement had been initiated through a direct method of single tender action (below threshold) and has now reached the Award stage, with the completion status marked as "complete." The contract period commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, while the tender period had ended on 18th March 2025. The total contract value is £47,951.

This procurement presents opportunities for research service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to collaborate with prominent institutions like the Met Office. With the project's focus on climate data and analytics, businesses specialising in cutting-edge scientific research and data analysis would find this tender particularly fitting. The Met Office's choice to engage the Science & Technology Facilities Council as the supplier underscores the potential for highly qualified entities to contribute significantly to scientific and technological advancements in the UK. This tender can catalyse growth for businesses aiming to expand their research capabilities and build a portfolio linked to governmental projects.

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Notice Title

CEDA funding for UKCP: FY2526 Project

Notice Description

CEDA funding for UKCP: FY2526 Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-740fcb7a-8ade-4f4f-8d9d-c251cb161036
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01faa0a8-a3f1-4a86-9338-c985e641c500
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,951 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,951 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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