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Development/support of software PSyclone

MET OFFICE

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29 Sep 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process concerning the development and support of the PSyclone software. This process falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement stage concluded with a contract awarded to the Science and Technologies Facilities Council. The procurement process method was a direct award, justified by the supplier's intellectual property rights to the software. The service coverage extends across several regions in the UK, with the contract period starting on 6th October 2025 and ending on 30th March 2026. The overall value of the contract is £251,676, with a net amount of £209,730.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT consulting, particularly those with expertise in bespoke project development and specialist software solutions. The project aligns well with large-scale enterprises with the capability to manage complex software projects that involve closely held intellectual property. Although the award has been completed, similar tenders may provide growth opportunities for companies within the IT sector looking to engage with public authorities like the Met Office and increase their involvement in government contracts. High-quality technical expertise and experience in governmental IT projects would be advantageous for successful bidders in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Development/support of software PSyclone

Notice Description

Development of PSyclone software provided by STFC

Procurement Information

Supplier has IPR rights to software requiring development..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060446-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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
£209,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES FACILITIES COUNCIL

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