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G2G update

MET OFFICE

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24 Apr 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "G2G update" contract has been completed by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is classified as a service. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, without competition. Key dates include the contract period from 1st March 2026 to 30th April 2026, with the contract being signed on 1st March 2026. The awarded supplier is the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, located in Wallingford.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in research and development, particularly those equipped to provide consultancy services in the related field. The project’s consultancy focus signals a demand for expertise in ecological and hydrological research, making it an advantageous prospect for suitably skilled businesses. The collaboration between the Met Office and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology also emphasises a partnership-driven approach for achieving strategic public sector objectives, providing a platform for organisations that can deliver innovative solutions and foster public sector growth. Businesses with a strong background in ecologically oriented services would find this contract particularly suitable.

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Notice Title

G2G update

Notice Description

G2G model update

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037450-2026
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
£23,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

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