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Climate for Agri-Food Sector

MET OFFICE

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Climate for Agri-Food Sector," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. This contract completed the award stage with a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The process culminated with a contract awarded to the Royal Meteorological Society on 5 February 2026, with the contract period extending until 30 November 2026. This initiative addresses the needs within the Agri-Food sector in the UK, providing a comprehensive state of climate service.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for those specialising in research and development consultancy services, especially within the realms of climate and environmental forecasting for the agri-food sector. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in meteorological services are well-suited to engage in such contracts, which can facilitate their participation in noteworthy governmental projects. The involvement of prominent institutions like the Royal Meteorological Society illustrates the calibre and potential benefits for businesses tapping into public sector collaborations in an evolving field such as climate assessment for agriculture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Climate for Agri-Food Sector

Notice Description

State of the Climate for the Agri-Food Sector

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064883
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010301-2026
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 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

ROYAL METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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