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The Climate Intervention research

MET OFFICE

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26 Feb 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed the procurement process for "The Climate Intervention research" under the industry category of Research and Development services. This selective procurement process, carried out through a competitive procedure with negotiation, resulted in the awarding of a contract to the University of Exeter. The contract, valued at £249,498.47, commenced on 30th January 2025 and will end on 29th March 2027. Key dates in the procurement timeline include the tender period ending on 16th January 2025 and the award date of 30th January 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, looking to engage in substantial research and development projects. Companies specialising in scientific research, particularly those with a focus on climate intervention, will find this contract beneficial for business growth by collaborating on high-impact environmental studies. The completion of this contract with a major research institution like the University of Exeter underscores the potential for establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing expertise in the field.

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Notice Title

The Climate Intervention research

Notice Description

The Climate Intervention research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d40ea248-4a90-4aeb-ab6b-f1cfcebef4a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2ce5a5-70a7-45b1-b3f4-36a54607b0e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£249,498 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,498 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 29 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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