Tender

WISER HIGHWAY Research and Fellowship

MET OFFICE

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Tender

17 Jan 2019 at 16:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is currently managing the tender titled "WISER HIGHWAY Research and Fellowship." This project is aimed at enhancing African academic and research capacity in the integration of local knowledge into weather information and warnings within the Lake Victoria Basin, covering regions in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with key deadlines including the submission of clarification questions by 8th February 2019 and the bid return date set for 5th March 2019. The contract period is targeted to start on 1st May 2019 and conclude on 31st January 2020, with a total contract value of £92,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services in the fields of environmental science, meteorology, and indigenous knowledge systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly well-suited for their capabilities, as the project's objectives align with enhancing community resilience through tailored weather information solutions. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in integrating local knowledge into scientific frameworks will be strong contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WISER HIGHWAY Research and Fellowship

Notice Description

WISER HIGHWAY Research and Fellowship - Terms of Reference Development of African academic and research capacity to facilitate the integration of local knowledge and terminology, including indigenous knowledge, into weather information and warnings in the Lake Victoria Basin. Aim To develop academic and research capability in region, facilitating the increase in uptake and use of weather warnings across target communities and users by making them more relevant and usable, with local knowledge and terminology. One of the challenges of introducing decision-making weather information to communities is its accessibility and 'local acceptability' to vulnerable people (end-users). Indigenous Knowledge (IK) has developed over many years, has its own vocabulary for terms, and is a fully understood and accepted for decision support by the local communities. The introduction of meteorology as an alternative source of decision-making information is a challenge as it is an unknown quantity and the language is often very technical in nature. This activity should test the effectiveness of incorporating IK and its vocabulary into the processes of distributing weather information and warnings, in collaboration with African academics and researchers. This activity will take place alongside pilots on Lake Victoria (in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) testing the delivery of a regional, co-produced Impact-Based Early Warning System for key weather hazards to lake users and communities. Where suitable processes and methodologies are identified, it will develop the guidance and capacity for these to be delivered across the Lake Victoria region. Stage Target Times The deadline for submitting clarification questions 8th February 2019 @ 17:00 (GMT) Bid Return Date through the Met Office Procurement Portal (Procontract) 5th March 2019 @ 12:00 Noon (GMT) Evaluation Period 6th - 8th March 2019 Outcome Notification 18th March 2019 Sub-Grant Award Target Start Date 1st May 2019 Sub-Grant Award End Date 31st January 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f155c396-d959-487c-872c-d448fa26873f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fac234d-e83d-4169-af57-e83b666b9e04
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

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