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UKCI Marine Modelling

MET OFFICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office as the buying organisation, seeking to enhance its climate projections and data through the "UKCI Marine Modelling" project. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services, and is set within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with a contract period scheduled to begin on 13th April 2026 and end on 30th September 2026. The procurement method employed is a direct award, justified by the need for a specialist supplier, and the associated award was made to the National Oceanography Centre. Relevant publications, such as transparency notices, were issued on 30th March 2026, and a future contract signature is scheduled for 13th April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in climate and marine research services, particularly those with capabilities in advanced climate modelling. The project aims to replace existing UK climate products with more advanced solutions, thereby supporting the Met Office’s strategy. Large-scale enterprises with specialised expertise in marine data and climate intelligence are well-positioned to contribute effectively to this project. This contract can enable growth through the development of cutting-edge climate solutions, providing successful suppliers with high-profile involvement in national climate information enhancements.

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Notice Title

UKCI Marine Modelling

Notice Description

UK Climate Information (UKCI) will deliver updated climate projections and data replacing the UKCP18 products. This will introduce a step change in our science and support delivery of climate intelligence in support of the Met Office strategy.

Procurement Information

Single Supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067770
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028937-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,893 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

Further Information

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