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Space Weather R2O2R

Met Office

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

02 Apr 2026 at 14:19

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
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02 Apr 2026 at 14:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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07 Aug 2025 at 14:11

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Jul 2025 at 15:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, focused on advancing the 'Space Weather R2O2R' initiative. The procurement falls within the research and development services industry category, with the British Geological Survey (BGS) serving as the supplier. The process utilised a direct award method due to technical reasons and proprietary rights held by the supplier. The procurement, classified under services, came to a conclusion on April 2, 2026, after initially being completed on March 31, 2026. Key collaboration principles between Met Office and BGS were established, aiming to enhance resilience, support, and knowledge transfer for model operations related to geomagnetically induced currents affecting the UK’s infrastructure.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific research and development, particularly those with expertise in space weather-related modelling and forecasting. Companies that can provide deep technical knowledge and proprietary expertise could find potential growth through such collaborations. The procurement requirements specifically highlight the necessity for exclusive intellectual property rights and technical competence, positioning businesses with established models and foreknowledge of Geomagnetic Induced Currents as ideal candidates to compete in such tenders. This setting provides an avenue for continued innovation and operational integration, aligning with strategic goals in space weather services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Space Weather R2O2R

Notice Description

The partner, British Geological Society or 'BGS' led the 'SAGE' (ground effects) project in the SWIMMR Programme (2019-2024). BGS developed the SPIDER model - an integrated nowcast and forecasting system for the modelled effects from Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GIC) in the Great Britain high voltage power network, pipeline and railways in near-real-time. We have worked with the partner, to agree aims and objectives for delivery of 'R2O2R' and in collaboration we have agreed overarching principles for the contract. These are - The models will continue to be developed as required, for transition to operation and will be effectively supported by BGS; - The collaboration between MO and the partner institution will aim to ensure the best possible resilience for the models over the long term (by seeking to retain expert support during transition to operations); - Partner expertise and knowledge will effectively be transferred to MO in order to secure the transfer of the models into operation; - The boundaries and mechanisms for of any ongoing collaborative relationship (beyond the contract period) with the partner will be defined and any principles agreed; - The contract deliverables will ensure that the balance of knowledge and expertise to run, support and interpret the models and their outputs, and reliance on expertise will shift away from the partners and towards the MO for transition to operation; - The collaboration will take a risk-based approach to ensuring the models and model outputs are able to transition to operation.

Procurement Information

The partner, British Geological Society or 'BGS' led the 'SAGE' (ground effects) project in the SWIMMR Programme (2019-2024). BGS developed the SPIDER model - an integrated nowcast and forecasting system for the modelled effects from Geomagnetically Induced Currents (GIC) in the Great Britain high voltage power network, pipeline and railways in near-real-time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030948-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£157,872 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£157,872 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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
1
Supplier Name

British Geological Survey (BGS) a component of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

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