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SWIMMR-Acceleration

MET OFFICE

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15 Apr 2025 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract titled "SWIMMR-Acceleration" in the research and development services category, specifically for consultancy services related to space weather research. The contract involves collaboration with the Met Office operations team in the implementation of the AENeAS model on their operational high-performance computing, along with providing ongoing support and knowledge exchange for self-sufficiency in model maintenance. The contract commenced on 25th March 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the value of the contract being £30,625 awarded to the University of Birmingham. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10th February 2025 and the award date on 1st March 2025. The activities will take place primarily in Birmingham, West Midlands, postal code B15 2TT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in space weather and high-performance computing. Companies with strong technical and scientific capabilities, along with experience in knowledge exchange and model maintenance, would find this contract highly suitable for expansion and showcasing their expertise. The scope of work includes designing and delivering user guides, visualising and interpreting data, and regular communication through technical and project meetings – essential activities that can provide valuable exposure and collaborative potential with the renowned Met Office operations team.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWIMMR-Acceleration

Notice Description

Collaborate with Met Office operations team in implementation of the AENeAS model on the operational HPC Provide technical and scientific support to the Met Office Space Weather Research team for the model delivered as part of the SWIMMR programme, including: participate in knowledge exchange to enable Met Office to become more self-sufficient in model maintenance. provide feedback on new ways of visualising and interpreting the data as proposed by the MO based on user engagement. effective and regular comms via attendance at technical meetings and other project meetings as required. work with MO staff to design and deliver appropriate user guides collaborate with MO to agree on long term plans and risk identification and mitigation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ae261b0-d633-448c-9b1e-6a218a5fca22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e809217-637b-4cce-afec-c9ce7a8c9ac6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£30,625 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,625 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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