Award

Copernicus ERG03

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Apr 2026 at 10:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

30 Apr 2026 at 10:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office focuses on the "Copernicus ERG03" project, which aims to advance an ensemble-based, multi-scale ocean data assimilation system for climate applications. As a public authority under the central government based in Exeter, UK, the Met Office operates in the research services sector, classified under the industry category with CPV code 73110000. The process involves a direct award method, notably to CERFACS, a supplier from France. This contract, associated with services delivery, has moved past the award stage, with the contract signed on 30th April 2026 and set to begin on 13th May 2026, concluding on 31st July 2028. Given its strategic importance, the £434,249.31 contract (€) is above the threshold and underscores a commitment to premier research services capability.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in climate science and oceanographic research, as it accentuates the demand for advanced data assimilation solutions. Entities similar to CERFACS, with capabilities in ensemble-based, multi-scale data analysis and a focus on climatic applications, would find potential competitive ground. Collaborating with the Met Office could lead to more exposure and participant entry into the broader climate and environmental services market. This contract also highlights potential pathways for SMEs in the technology and research sectors to leverage niche expertise for public sector collaborations.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Copernicus ERG03

Notice Description

Copernicus ERG03 ADVANCING AN ENSEMBLE-BASED, MULTI-SCALE OCEAN DATA ASSIMILATION SYSTEM FOR CLIMATE APPLICATIONS

Procurement Information

Named organisation as part of the bidding process, hence no competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ef9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039757-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£434,249 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£434,249 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
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

CERFACS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-068ef9-2026-04-30T11:21:06+01:00",
    "date": "2026-04-30T11:21:06+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-068ef9",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVZW-3234-DTLY",
            "name": "Met Office",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVZW-3234-DTLY"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Met Office",
                "locality": "Exeter",
                "postalCode": "EX1 3PB",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK43"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PVVW-5541-BGWP",
            "name": "CERFACS",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PVVW-5541-BGWP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "42 Avenue Gaspard Coriolis",
                "locality": "Toulouse",
                "postalCode": "31057",
                "country": "FR",
                "countryName": "France",
                "region": "FR"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "duval@cerfacs.fr"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false,
                "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false,
                "shelteredWorkshop": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PVZW-3234-DTLY",
        "name": "Met Office"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "DN811857",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Copernicus ERG03",
        "description": "Copernicus ERG03 ADVANCING AN ENSEMBLE-BASED, MULTI-SCALE OCEAN DATA ASSIMILATION SYSTEM FOR CLIMATE APPLICATIONS",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "procurementMethodRationale": "Named organisation as part of the bidding process, hence no competition.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "singleSuppliersTechnicalReasons"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 434249.31,
                "amount": 434249.31,
                "currency": "EUR"
            },
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PVVW-5541-BGWP",
                    "name": "CERFACS"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "73110000",
                            "description": "Research services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        },
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-05-13T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "039723-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK5",
                    "description": "Transparency notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039723-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-30T11:03:03+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                },
                {
                    "id": "039742-2026",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK6",
                    "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039742-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-30T11:13:34+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ],
            "milestones": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "type": "futureSignatureDate",
                    "dueDate": "2026-05-13T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "status": "scheduled"
                }
            ],
            "date": "2026-02-26T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-05-13T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 434249.31,
                "amount": 434249.31,
                "currency": "EUR"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": true,
            "dateSigned": "2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00",
            "noAgreedMetricsRationale": "N/A",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "039757-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039757-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-04-30T11:21:06+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}