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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process for the project titled "Copernicus ERG03," initiated by the Met Office in Exeter, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. This procurement pertains to services in the research sector, specifically focusing on advancing an ensemble-based, multi-scale ocean data assimilation system for climate applications. The process has adopted a direct award procurement method due to technical reasons involving a single supplier. The contract, valued at €216,925, was formally awarded on 16th June 2026, with a contract period beginning on 26th June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. Notably, the supplier for this project is the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Istituto di Scienze Marine (ISMAR) from Italy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the scientific and research services industry, particularly those specialising in climate data and oceanographic research. As a direct award due to specific technical requirements, it underscores the need for highly specialised skills and knowledge, potentially suitable for large-scale enterprises or specialist organisations capable of meeting unique technical specifications. Companies interested in future opportunities of this nature should focus on developing niche expertise in ensemble-based data assimilation and climate science to increase their competitiveness for similar advanced research and development projects.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b566
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056388-2026
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
SME
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
£216,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 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

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

CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE - ISTITUTO DI SCIENZE MARINE (ISMAR

Further Information

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