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Regional Environmental Prediction Initiative

MET OFFICE

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01 May 2026 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has conducted a procurement process titled "Regional Environmental Prediction Initiative" under its UK Climate Information (UKCI) project, replacing UKCP18 products. This initiative aims to deliver updated climate projections and data, contributing significantly to the Met Office's strategy. Based in Exeter, the Met Office managed this tender, categorised under software-related services and involving direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The process is presently at the award stage, with a contract period beginning on 14 May 2026 and concluding on 31 December 2027. The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, located in Wallingford, emerged as the successful supplier for this service contract, pending award status.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in climate data services, particularly those capable of collaborating on large-scale environmental projects. Since the procurement was conducted without competition, it benefits suppliers already engaged or interested in the UK government's central contracts for tailored climate and environmental solutions. Companies with expertise in developing software-related services that align with regional climate prediction initiatives are particularly well-suited to be competitive contenders in future tenders of a similar nature, providing them with an advantageous pathway for expansion and increased visibility within the sector.

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Notice Title

Regional Environmental Prediction Initiative

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. This work will undertake a series of tasks relevant to the Met Office's Regional Environmental Prediction (REP) initiative, as part of UKCI (UK Climate Information)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06902d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040446-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,292 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY

Further Information

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