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DN772326 - Framework for Applied Science Technology and Engineering Requirements

MET OFFICE

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07 Apr 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, has awarded a contract titled "DN772326 - Framework for Applied Science Technology and Engineering Requirements" under an Open Procedure Framework. This contract, valued at £57 million including VAT, falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services and research and development consultancy services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 7th April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 24th April 2026 and remain in effect until 23rd April 2034. This framework aims to enhance scientific and technological capabilities in addressing weather and climate science applications in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those with expertise in scientific techniques and technology solutions. Ideal candidates for this framework include Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and large institutions that can contribute to real-world solutions and innovations in climate science. The framework allows for the inclusion of new entrants within the first three years, fostering a competitive and collaborative environment that encourages broad participation from diverse business entities aiming to leverage their capabilities in this high-impact sector.

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Notice Title

DN772326 - Framework for Applied Science Technology and Engineering Requirements

Notice Description

This notice serves as a published publicly accessible Contract Award Notice in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, marking the start of the mandatory eight-day standstill period, which will end on the 17th April 2026. Assessment summaries were sent to bidding suppliers on the 01 April 2026. Due to registration issues with the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service), this notice is being posted on Contracts Finder rather than the Central Digital Platform in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. This procurement exercise establishes a Open Services Framework. FASTER will be a Framework of suppliers up to the value of PS57,000,000 including VAT. It will be an Open Framework. The plan will be to open up the Framework to any new entrants within the first 3 years of the Framework duration and is planned to be in place for up to 8 years (maximum). The FASTER will be the principal mechanism by which the Met Office seeks to secure skills and capacity from UK Industrial and Academic Institutions in support of the delivery of Met Office requirements relating to the application of weather and climate science. FASTER aims to cover the use of scientific techniques and knowledge alongside technology solutions to explore and understand real world questions and challenges experienced by customers and end users of our weather and climate information and subsequently develop mitigation approaches and prototype solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4c7a3aa-a167-4ee3-a033-174ef46afae6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b1d6b4-1355-413e-8e36-2e6bda20e263
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open Procedure Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£57,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2034 Over 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
43
Supplier Names

ADVAI-LTD

AERIS-UK

AFRY SOULUTIONS

ASPINALL INSTRUMENTS

ASSIMILA

ATKINSREALIS

AXION SOLUTIONS

BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE

BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY

CACI

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

CIRRUS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

CU SERVICES

ESRI (UK

FRASER-NASH CONSULTANCY

FULLWOOD ENGINEERING

HITCH MARKETING

HR WALLINGFORD

IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS

JBA CONSULTING

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

MENAPIA

MONTVIEUX

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE

OPENWEATHER

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

SAYERS AND PARTNERS

SLR CONSULTING

STFC HARTREE CENTRE

STFC RUTHERFORD APPLETON LABORATORY

THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE

UCL CONSULTANTS

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

UNIVERSITY OF READING

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

VE3

VOLTITUDE

WX LABS

Further Information

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