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Surface Water Flooding Hazard Impact Model development

MET OFFICE

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31 Oct 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Surface Water Flooding Hazard Impact Model development" contract was conducted by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded on 31st October 2025, with activities commencing on 1st October 2025 and set to conclude by 31st March 2026. This procurement followed a direct method, below the threshold and without competition, focusing on the development of a hazard impact model to address surface water flooding across the UK's South West region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised research and development services, particularly those with expertise in environmental sciences and hydrology. Organisations similar to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Companies with large-scale operational capacities and capabilities in delivering innovative flood management solutions could significantly benefit from engaging in public projects of this nature, contributing to the development of impactful, sustainable solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surface Water Flooding Hazard Impact Model development

Notice Description

Development of the Surface Water Flooding Hazard Impact Model (SWFHIM) model

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d808
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070097-2025
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

Further Information

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