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Research to Operations (R2O2R) - University of Aberystwyth

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

02 Apr 2026 at 10:56

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

27 Jan 2026 at 11:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, acting as the buying organisation. The project is titled "Research to Operations (R2O2R) - University of Aberystwyth" and falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services. The significant dates include a contract termination notice published on 2nd April 2026 and a prior award made on 27th January 2026. The process, initially initiated as a tender and conducted by direct procurement under a "Below threshold - without competition" framework, has now reached the contract termination stage, with the previous contract running from 27th January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services, to engage in projects that involve the transition of research models into operational use. Universities and large-scale research institutions are particularly well-suited to compete, given their capacity to develop and support complex models. Additionally, businesses capable of fostering long-term collaborative relationships with central government authorities like the Met Office would benefit from participating in such procurements, as the projects aim to transfer expert knowledge and secure model resilience for future operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research to Operations (R2O2R) - University of Aberystwyth

Notice Description

The partner, University of Aberystwyth, participated in the S4 projects in the SWIMMR Programme (2019-2025). The university of Aberystwyth developed the CORTOM solar wind boundary model, feeding into the solar wind ensemble aimed at quantifying the uncertainties in CME arrival times, which can lead to large geomagnetic storms impacting a range of sectors (e.g. power grids, The University of Aberystwyth also developed the ACME automated CME detection tool as part of the same system. The models will continue to be developed as required, for transition to operation and will be effectively supported by the University of Aberystwyth. - 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 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030805-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PRIFYSGOL ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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