PlanningUpdate

Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)

MET OFFICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    13th May 2025 14:03:48 PM

  • Contract Summary

    FASTER will be a Framework of suppliers up to the value of £32,400,000 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 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. This link will take you to the opportunity in the Proactis E-Tendering System: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9a809f0c-262b-f011-8136-005056b64545 Copy this URL and paste into the search engine and it will take you directly to the early market engagement for FASTER.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-050b18

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    PlanningUpdate

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

    Framework

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    CPV Division(s)

  • Awarding Authority

    MET OFFICE

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Met Office

    Exeter

    EX1 3PB

    United Kingdom


PlanningUpdate

Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)

MET OFFICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    13th May 2025 13:58:35 PM

  • Contract Summary

    A services framework. The FASTER will be the principal mechanism by which the Met Office seeks to secure skills and capacity from Industrial and Academic Institutions in support of the delivery of Met Office requirements relating to the application of weather and climate science. FASTER covers 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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-050b18

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    PlanningUpdate

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

    Framework

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    CPV Division(s)

  • Awarding Authority

    MET OFFICE

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Met Office

    Exeter

    EX1 3PB

    United Kingdom


PlanningUpdate

Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)

MET OFFICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    7th May 2025 13:27:36 PM

  • Contract Summary

    FASTER will be a Framework of suppliers up to the value of £32,400,000 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. This link will take you to the opportunity in the Proactis E-Tendering System: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9a809f0c-262b-f011-8136-005056b64545 Copy this URL and paste into the search engine and it will take you directly to the early market engagement for FASTER.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-050b18

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    PlanningUpdate

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

    Framework

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    CPV Division(s)

  • Awarding Authority

    MET OFFICE

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Met Office

    Exeter

    EX1 3PB

    United Kingdom


Planning

Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)

MET OFFICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    2nd May 2025 08:15:42 AM

    Planning Deadline

    30th September 2025 22:59:59 PM   140 days remaining

  • Contract Summary

    FASTER will be a Framework of suppliers up to the value of £32,400,000 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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-050b18

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

    Framework

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    CPV Division(s)

  • Awarding Authority

    MET OFFICE

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Met Office

    Exeter

    EX1 3PB

    United Kingdom


Planning

Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)

MET OFFICE

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    1st May 2025 09:44:55 AM

  • Contract Summary

    A services framework. 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 covers 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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-050b18

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

    Framework

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    CPV Division(s)

  • Awarding Authority

    MET OFFICE

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Met Office

    Exeter

    EX1 3PB

    United Kingdom