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Development of extended AMM7 configuration for UKCI regional ocean modelling

MET OFFICE

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31 Jul 2026 at 08:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Mar 2026 at 09:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, a public authority in central government located in Exeter, as the buying organisation. The contracted project, titled "Development of extended AMM7 configuration for UKCI regional ocean modelling," falls under the services category, focusing on research services. It is related to regional climate simulations of the Northwest European Continental shelf. The procurement used a direct award method and the contract was awarded on 4th April 2026, with a contract period from 14th August 2026 to 30th September 2026. The primary supplier is the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton. The process has transitioned to the "Award" stage and was completed in line with UK legal requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in climate modelling and research services. Companies with expertise in oceanographic simulations and those that can provide innovative climate data solutions will be well-placed to compete for such contracts. The Met Office's focus on enhancing climate intelligence aligns with growth in environmental and scientific sectors, fostering potential partnerships and further project opportunities for businesses within these fields. Given the project's scope, large-scale organisations or those experienced in providing technical solutions to public bodies may find this to be a fitting opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of extended AMM7 configuration for UKCI regional ocean modelling

Notice Description

Develop a validated model implementation suitable for regional climate simulations of the Northwest European Continental shelf.

Procurement Information

Single Supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067770
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072468-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£126,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

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