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Regional Oceanic Data Modelling Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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22 Jan 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for "Regional Oceanic Data Modelling Services" under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement process was completed to support a field campaign site in the SW Atlantic, specifically within the Uruguayan and Argentinian EEZ. The process was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically "Negotiated without publication of a contract notice" due to technical reasons, identifying the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) as the only supplier capable of delivering the services. The contract was signed on 22 January 2025, with a total value of GBP 347,500. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement process has reached the award stage with the status marked as active.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanic data modelling and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in the Regional Oceanic Modelling System (ROMS) and the ability to provide comprehensive support through data analysis, training, and mentorship are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The focus on developing model outputs and supporting research aims indicates a high demand for skilled professionals in the modelling of oceanic and environmental data. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality outputs and meeting the technical requirements of such projects can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and drive business growth in the research and development sector.

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Notice Title

Regional Oceanic Data Modelling Services

Notice Description

The University of Exeter has a requirement for regional oceanic data modelling services around the field campaign site in the SW Atlantic, within the region of the Uruguayan and Argentinian EEZ, to support the research aims of the project including, but not limited to: Developing and interpreting model outputs based upon the Regional Oceanic Modelling System (ROMS), and supporting through expertise, data, training and mentorship of other parts of the project which involve analysis of observations, or use of observations to assimilate into other models.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter has a requirement for regional oceanic data modelling services around the field campaign site in the SW Atlantic, within the region of the Uruguayan and Argentinian EEZ, to support the research aims of the project including, but not limited to: Developing and interpreting model outputs based upon the Regional Oceanic Modelling System (ROMS), and supporting through expertise, data, training and mentorship of other parts of the project which involve analysis of observations, or use of observations to assimilate into other models. The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have been identified as the only supplier that could deliver the services for technical reasons as the only institution and team who have the unique skillset and knowledge to develop and run these models.

Procurement Information

The University of Exeter has a requirement for regional oceanic data modelling services around the field campaign site in the SW Atlantic, within the region of the Uruguayan and Argentinian EEZ, to support the research aims of the project including, but not limited to: Developing and interpreting model outputs based upon the Regional Oceanic Modelling System (ROMS), and supporting through expertise, data, training and mentorship of other parts of the project which involve analysis of observations, or use of observations to assimilate into other models. The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have been identified as the only supplier that could deliver the services for technical reasons as the only institution and team who have the unique skillset and knowledge to develop and run these models.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002226-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£347,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
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
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

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