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Follow on optimisation for UKCA as part of NG-R2C

MET OFFICE

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process under the title "Follow on optimisation for UKCA as part of NG-R2C". This tender belongs to the research and development services category and forms part of the Met Office's Next Generation Modelling Systems Programme aimed at advancing weather and climate research through utilisation of future supercomputer technology. The procurement process was initiated without competition, reflecting a direct method below threshold. The contract, valued at £75,600 gross, was executed on 1st March 2026, with a performance period ending on 1st August 2026. The project is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed and active as of 25th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy in climate systems and supercomputer modelling. Large enterprises and those with expertise in weather and climate research would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, noting the strategic importance of innovation in this domain for societal benefit. The successful supplier for this contract is the University of Cambridge, indicating the advantages of capability and experience in academia-driven research partnerships. Businesses aiming to foster growth through public sector engagements and collaborations with central government have much to gain in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Follow on optimisation for UKCA as part of NG-R2C

Notice Description

Next Generation Research to Climate (NG-R2C) is a component project within the Met Office's Next Generation Modelling Systems (NGMS) Programme. The Programme's aim is to reformulate and redesign our complete weather and climate research and operational/ production systems, including oceans and the environment, to allow us to fully exploit future generations of supercomputer for the benefits of society. Preparation of our new Momentum(r)-based UKESM configuration is a key outcome in the Met Office's corporate strategy and accompanying Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06744e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027553-2026
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

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
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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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

THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS, AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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