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Copernicus ERG03

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 May 2026 at 07:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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07 May 2026 at 07:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 May 2026 at 13:20

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the 'Copernicus ERG03' contract, with a focus on advancing a multi-scale ocean data assimilation system for climate applications. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method due to specific technical reasons, aimed at INRIA from France, the named organisation for this project. The contract, valued at 263,800 euros, commenced on 19 May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2028. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly research services, with the contractual activities focused on the UK region.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and technology sectors, especially those specialising in climate-related data and oceanography. Such businesses could leverage insights from projects like Copernicus ERG03 to enhance their service offerings, foster innovation, and lead in environmental applications. While the current contract was awarded directly to INRIA, future similar opportunities might open pathways for other organisations with competencies in multi-scale data systems to showcase their capabilities and secure partnerships with government bodies like the Met Office. Large enterprises or those aspiring to expand into climate research services stand to benefit the most from aligning their services with the outcomes of this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Copernicus ERG03

Notice Description

Copernicus ERG03 C3S2_601 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-069181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045981-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£263,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£263,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 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

INRIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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