Planning

Future of Operational Meteorology (FoOM) Tools and Systems

MET OFFICE

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Planning

30 Sep 2021 at 21:43

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jan 2021 at 07:44

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Jan 2021 at 13:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is initiating a procurement process for the "Future of Operational Meteorology (FoOM) Tools and Systems" project, which falls under the software package and information systems sector. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 5th February 2021. The project has a value of £18 million and is aimed at enhancing the tools and visualisation systems used by meteorologists in the UK. Interested parties should note that they can access market engagement documents through the ProActis e-procurement portal, with the project specifically targeting suppliers capable of innovative software solutions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), seeking to participate in the development of cutting-edge meteorological services. Companies that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and related support services will find themselves especially well-suited to compete in this process. By engaging with the Met Office and contributing to the advancement of operational capabilities, these businesses could benefit from a long-term partnership that not only enhances their portfolio but also plays a pivotal role in shaping future meteorological technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future of Operational Meteorology (FoOM) Tools and Systems

Notice Description

The Met Office are looking for partners to work with us to innovate our tools and visualisation systems to a new level of capability, using the very latest technologies for viewing, interpreting and creating the next generation of meteorological services. In April 2020, the Met Office ran an early market engagement for its future Visualisation tool. Since that exercise was completed, the Met Office has made the decision to expand the scope of the project to include some of the additional tools used by Operational Meteorologist to deliver services to its customers. By broadening this scope, the business seeks to introduce a modern, agile and future-proof toolset which provides the flexibility and resilience to deliver ongoing services to customers in an evolving market The Met Office wishes to understand the maturity of the marketplace and its potential to deliver the requirements set out in this document. Using the responses to this engagement, the Met Office is looking to build confidence that suitable suppliers exist to deliver the various capabilities and to validate/refine the initial rough order of magnitude costs that the project is currently using to build the project's Business Case. Interested suppliers should register for free on the ProActis e-procurement portal where the full Early Market Engagement documents can be accessed. (https://procontract.due-north.com/Register)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab1324e-1d63-4d09-a627-8eda67e28f74
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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