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Development of a Machine Learning Pipeline Software

MET OFFICE

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09 Jun 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, recently completed a procurement process for the "Development of a Machine Learning Pipeline Software". This contract falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The main location for service delivery is in Australia. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being active from June 10, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with a gross contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for IT service providers, especially those specialising in machine learning and software development. Businesses experienced with developing documentation, management, and leadership tasks related to software projects would be well-suited for similar opportunities. Organisations that can offer consulting services, provide additional resources like Jupyter notebooks, and enhance the adoption of software tools could find growth potential by engaging in such contracts, particularly in collaboration with large suppliers like the Bureau of Meteorology.

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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)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05451e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030872-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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