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Biodiversity

MET OFFICE

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a contract titled "Biodiversity" was conducted by the Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically aimed at research and experimental development services, with the primary location being within the UK. This contract has progressed to the award stage, with the process being completed on 6th February 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, and was awarded to Cambridge University on 2nd February 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £30,210.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in climate and environmental research services. The focus on integrating climate monitoring data with pest risk analysis aligns well with organisations specialising in environmental consultancy and ecological sciences. Large research institutions or firms with capabilities in developing web-based analytical tools would find this contract particularly suitable. By participating in such government-led projects, businesses can enhance their reputation, expand their market influence in the public sector, and potentially influence future public policy through their contributions to environmental science.

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Notice Title

Biodiversity

Notice Description

This work aims to meet Defra's government requirements to enhance the pest risk analyses and emergency outbreak management response work of the plant pest/pathogen risk experts in Defra. The proposed work will focus on the influence of future climate changes on UK plant pest and/or pathogen risks. It will integrate the most up-to-date climate monitoring and projection data with expertise on analysing and managing pest and pathogen risks to UK host plant species. The work will also build on previous web tool and microclimate developments to deliver climate-pest/pathogen risk outputs on a user-friendly web tool that consider both the influence of future climate changes and microclimate characteristics on the locations and species most at risk. The work progresses the long-term aim of this climate service to develop an integrated climate-plant pest risk system for the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010839-2026
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,210 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

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