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Software stack for Momentum on Setonix

MET OFFICE

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23 Mar 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has concluded the procurement process for the "Software stack for Momentum on Setonix." This contract, involving software programming and consultancy services, aims to support the NG-ARCH project as part of the Next Generation Modelling Systems Programme. The procurement method was direct and conducted without competition due to its value being below the threshold. Awarded to Csiro, the contract began on 24th March 2026 and will run until 31st December 2026, with a gross contract value of £38,086. The Met Office, based in Exeter, UK, is the principal buying organisation, overseeing this procurement to enhance their modelling capabilities and infrastructure.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in non-CPU architecture support. The contract opens avenues for growth through collaboration with the Met Office's partners, including BoM and NIWA, as it involves managing software installations and upgrades integral to the project's success. It is particularly suited for small to medium enterprises in the technology sector, focusing on innovation and technical support, located both within the UK and internationally, given its delivery focus in Australia. The procurement underlines a commitment to advancing technological frameworks within government-led initiatives.

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Notice Title

Software stack for Momentum on Setonix

Notice Description

This is a Contract for Services for the provision of support to the development of Momentum capability to exploit non-CPU architecture by Met office staff and partners such as BoM and NIWA to support the Met Office with the delivery of the NG-ARCH project, part of the Next Generation Modelling Systems Programme. Specifically, support to install and upgrade the software and libraries the model dependence on.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067172
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026291-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,086 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CSIRO

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