Award

Development of a Machine Learning Pipeline Software

MET OFFICE

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ContractTermination

30 Mar 2026 at 09:49

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

09 Jun 2025 at 10:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, conducted a public procurement process for the development of a Machine Learning Pipeline Software. This procurement was in the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and did not involve competition. The process culminated in an award to the Bureau of Meteorology, based in Melbourne, Australia. The contract was signed on 9th June 2025 and was active until its termination on 30th September 2025. The complete value of the contract was £25,000, excluding VAT.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in machine learning and software development. Companies that have expertise in developing educational resources and managing software projects would find this contract entirely suitable for their growth, especially if they are interested in international collaboration. The procurement process prioritised entities capable of extending and managing complex software tools such as PyEarthTools, making it ideal for businesses with a strong record in technical project leadership and documentation. Although this specific contract is complete, it highlights the Met Office's commitment to investing in IT innovations, indicating potential future opportunities for similar contracts in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of a Machine Learning Pipeline Software

Notice Description

The Developmentof a Machine Learning 25000.00 Pipeline Software activities: 1. Extend PyEarthToolsdocumentation, including a new project guide; 2. Develop additional Jupyter notebooks that support the adoption of PyEarthTools3. Provide managementand leadershipfor the developmentof PyEarthTools (e.g. task definition, onboarding new developers, coordinating between contributors) contributors)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05451e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028940-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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