Award

PMLSR - Next Product Generation Build and Support

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office recently concluded a selective procurement process with the title "PMLSR - Next Product Generation Build and Support" under the IT services category, consisting of consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The project aims to design, configure/build, and provide ongoing support for an automated product generation capability, replacing an existing on-premises solution. The procurement method was a call-off from the Digital Specialists and Programmes Framework. The tender, valued at GBP 6,050,000, had its award published on 27th January 2025, with the contract running from 27th January 2025 to 31st January 2029. The project will be executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on software development and support. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the Met Office's suitability criteria, which encourage SME participation. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions and provide continuous support for complex IT systems will find this tender valuable for their business growth. Partnering with a reputable public sector organisation like the Met Office also enhances market credibility and opens doors to further government contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

PMLSR - Next Product Generation Build and Support

Notice Description

Third party supplier contract to design, configure/build and provide ongoing live support to an automated product generation capability (NPG) as a replacement for an ageing on-premises solution. Call-Off from the Digital Specialists and Programmes Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4cc199d-8adc-4cf4-9e80-8916a64ae6a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14246797-5516-4400-9172-0f4142576430
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 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
Jack Creber
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

ROWE IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d4cc199d-8adc-4cf4-9e80-8916a64ae6a0-2025-01-27T10:26:34Z",
    "date": "2025-01-27T10:26:34Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d4cc199d-8adc-4cf4-9e80-8916a64ae6a0",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN744454",
        "title": "PMLSR - Next Product Generation Build and Support",
        "description": "Third party supplier contract to design, configure/build and provide ongoing live support to an automated product generation capability (NPG) as a replacement for an ageing on-premises solution. Call-Off from the Digital Specialists and Programmes Framework.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "72000000",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 6050000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-11-07T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-01-27T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2029-01-31T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-GOR-EA46",
            "name": "Met Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Met Office",
                "scheme": "GB-GOR",
                "id": "EA46"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fitzroy Road",
                "locality": "EXETER",
                "postalCode": "EX13PB",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Jack Creber",
                "email": "procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-06483308",
            "name": "Rowe IT Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Rowe IT Limited",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "06483308"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "CACI House Kensington Village Avonmore Road London England W14 8TS"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-GOR-EA46",
        "name": "Met Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d4cc199d-8adc-4cf4-9e80-8916a64ae6a0-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2024-12-06T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-01-27T10:26:34Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 6050000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-06483308",
                    "name": "Rowe IT Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-01-27T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2029-01-31T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14246797-5516-4400-9172-0f4142576430",
                    "datePublished": "2025-01-27T10:26:34Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}