Planning

Procurement for the redevelopment of EUMETNET observations data hubs and ongoing support on behalf of the Met Office

MET OFFICE

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Planning

30 Jul 2025 at 09:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority located in Exeter, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a significant procurement project. This tender, titled "Procurement for the redevelopment of EUMETNET observations data hubs and ongoing support on behalf of the Met Office," falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement involves the redevelopment and sustained support for three data hubs that are integral for meteorological data services. The current stage is focused on market engagement, with a virtual meeting scheduled for 12th August 2025, aimed at gathering supplier input on draft specifications. Key deadlines include confirming attendance by 7th August 2025 and submitting a questionnaire by 25th August 2025. The project is geared towards a services category procurement and aims to secure a single supplier for a contract term starting 1st July 2026, with potential extensions up to 2033.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and consulting, particularly those adept at handling large-scale data management and processing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as venture capital-supported enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate due to the project's suitability criteria. With an estimated development cost of £435,000 for the initial term and ongoing operational costs expected in extension periods, businesses capable of managing flexible payment structures and milestone-based delivery will find this tender particularly beneficial. Engaging in this project could not only enhance business portfolios but also expand expert credibility in service provision for high-profile government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for the redevelopment of EUMETNET observations data hubs and ongoing support on behalf of the Met Office

Notice Description

Procurement for the redevelopment of EUMETNET observations data hubs and ongoing support on behalf of the Met Office The requirement: The Met Office is seeking to establish a Contract with a single supplier for the redevelopment and ongoing support and maintenance of three Datahubs. The Met Office is responsible for three services, known as Datahubs, collecting, processing and delivering meteorological observations data to users on behalf of EUMETNET Programmes (E-Profile , E-GVap and E-ABO). The Met Office has delivered these observations services operationally for more than a decade. The three Datahubs are currently operational but are reaching end-of-life due to their age and their deployment on Met Office on-premises platforms (LINUX VMs). The Contract term and value: The initial Contract term is expected to be for a period of 2.5-years (July 2026- December 2028) followed by 5 x 1-year optional extension periods up to Dec 2033. The Contract value within the initial Contract term shall include the initial development and the initial operational costs with the intention of having all 3 Datahubs fully operational by the end of the initial Contract term. The development costs within the initial Contract term are estimated to be ~PS435,000.00 ex VAT, though the operational costs within this initial Contract term are currently unknown. The Contract value within the 5 x 1-year optional extension periods is expected to include operational costs only. Payment structure shall be flexible to allow for a proportionate 'up front' payment. Followed by interim payments, based on delivery milestones up to the end of each development phase. The Preliminary Market Engagement and Purpose: The Met Office is holding a virtual MS Teams preliminary market engagement exercise on 12th August 2025 from 13:00-15:00hrs. This is scheduled to run for 2 hours. The purpose of this exercise is to help the contracting authority and the market prepare for the upcoming procurement. Furthermore, the contracting authority is seeking to understand the level of market competition and interest, as well as to establish market capability and key challenges, and to acquire input from suppliers on the draft specification of requirements. Documents: Preliminary Market Engagement Slides Draft Specification of Requirements Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire Please use the following link to access the Preliminary Engagement Documents https://procontract.due-north.com/ The meeting will be recorded and a transcript will be generated. The recording is for internal purposes only: the Met Office will be releasing a summarised transcript to attendees which will be the Met Office's definitive record of the meeting: please ensure you refer to this shared transcript. The slide pack will also be circulated with the questionnaire after the event. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation, please raise questions via the Teams chat function. Met Office will review and provide responses where possible in the presentation. If you have any additional questions please submit via email to sarahann.miles@metoffice.gov.uk by COP on 14th August 2025. The Authority intend to respond to any additional questions received that have not already been answered in the presentation by COP on 18th August 2025. Please complete the PME questionnaire and send your response with your completed questionnaire attached to sarahann.miles@metoffice.gov.uk by COP on 25th August 2025. If you are interested in attending the preliminary market engagement presentation, please confirm the correct invitee email address(es) to sarahann.miles@metoffice.gov.uk by COP on 7th August 2025.

Planning Information

Please see procurement scope and description

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044143-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£871,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarahann.miles@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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