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3PODS (Third Party Observation Data Service)

Met Office

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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01 Jul 2026 at 13:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Dec 2025 at 11:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

29 May 2025 at 16:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

29 May 2025 at 15:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In July 2026, the Met Office, a well-regarded public authority within the UK’s central government located in Exeter, completed a procurement process for the project titled "Third Party Observation Data Service (3PODS)." This initiative involves the utilisation of Automated Weather Station data and transforming it into Met Office Systems. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has reached the award stage. The Met Office selected NETATMO SAS and Synoptic Data PBC as suppliers for two separate lots, dealing with data supply and processing services. The service involves regions across the UK, with a contract period beginning in April 2026, with potential extensions leading up to March 2031.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for companies in the data-processing services industry. With the requirement to process large volumes of observational data efficiently and flexibly, businesses specialising in data analytics and system integration, especially large and medium enterprises like NETATMO SAS and smaller ventures like Synoptic Data PBC, would benefit. The inclusion of options allows for additional data feed types, providing further opportunities to expand service offerings within a flexible framework, appealing to innovative companies capable of providing new data solutions efficiently. With extension options up to five years, successful suppliers can secure a long-term relationship with the UK government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3PODS (Third Party Observation Data Service)

Notice Description

The Met Office wishes to contract with an organisation or organisations to deliver a Third Party Observation Data Service (3PODS), which consists of the supply of Automated Weather Station data and the processing of this data into Met Office Systems. The contract(s) shall be for an initial period of 2 years with extensions of 2 and 1 years up to a maximum of 5 years in length. Requirement 1- Lot 1- AWS dataset(s) Procure (a) dataset(s) of approximately 2,000 or more sites across the UK, that is of a similar quality and size to the existing WOW dataset, with a view to increase the number of observations from the baseline level over that 5-year period subject to budget availability and data suitability. Should both Lots be awarded, Lot 1 data supply will not begin until Lot 2 delivery has been completed, as Met Office does not wish to pay for data it is not ingesting. The effective date for commencement of services under Lot 1 is therefore unknown until a contract for Lot 2 is awarded. Should Lot 2 not be awarded, the Met Office reserves the right to still award contract(s) under Lot 1, in which case, provision of the services will commence immediately. Requirement 2- Lot 2- Data as a Service Capability Delivery of a solution which minimises MO staff involvement, both in its creation and maintenance. This will deliver a supported platform that is initially capable of processing data from at least 2,000 sites and also be capable of change and delivering new data sets as identified in the future more quickly and flexibly than current internal Met Office capabilities (with a view to increase the number of observations from the baseline level of 2,000 up to 3,000 or more over that 5-year period subject to budget availability and data suitability). It is important to note that the fundamental concept for Lot 2 is that the data ingested will not be confined to Lot 1 data sources. Other potential example data sets could include but are not limited to data from automatic weather stations run by other central government organisations and local authorities, the academic sector, UK energy providers, rain gauge network data and data from marine buoys. This represents a strategic opportunity to scale. The speed of deployment of new data sources is the key component of this capability- if it does not represent a material improvement on current internal Met Office processes, no contract will be awarded. Met Office's expectation is that Lot 2 delivery is a prerequisite for Lot 1 data supply and the operational deployment of the solution will determine when the Lot 1 data supply can begin. Should Lot 2 not be awarded, the Met Office reserves the right to still award contract(s) under Lot 1, in which case, provision of those services will commence immediately.

Lot Information

Automated Weather Station dataset(s)

Options: Option to extend beyond initial 2 year period by a further 2 years plus one year. Option to increase volume and type of data provided via both Lots.

Renewal: Options to extend will be subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.

Data as a Service Capability

Options: Option to extend beyond initial 2 year period by a further 2 years plus one year. Option to increase volume and type of data provided via both Lots.

Renewal: Options to extend will be subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052900
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,733,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,733,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,375,013 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,417,583 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

NETATMO SAS

Netatmo

Synoptic Data PBC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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