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Copernicus ERG03

MET OFFICE

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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 public procurement process carried out by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, UK, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Copernicus ERG03." This contract is focused on advancing an ensemble-based, multi-scale ocean data assimilation system for climate applications within the services industry. Legal authority for the procurement was derived from the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The procurement method employed was a direct award, specifically citing technical reasons with a named organisation, thereby involving no competition. The contract was awarded to INRIA, a large supplier from France, on 6th May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 19th May 2026 to 31st July 2028. Key milestones are already scheduled, such as the future signature date set for 19th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in climate applications and ocean data assimilation. It presents growth potential for organisations that can leverage ensemble-based, multi-scale systems. Companies with a strong track record in servicing governmental projects and undertaking large-scale, technically advanced projects would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. Although this specific tender was directly awarded, it illustrates the type of work the Met Office is involved in and could guide businesses in aligning their capabilities for future procurement exercises, especially as the need for technical research and data system advancements in climate applications grows.

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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/041697-2026
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
£263,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20261 weeks 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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

INRIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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