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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "DN808983 - 26-27 CEDA UKCI Maintenance and Support" concerning services for the Centre for Environment Data Analysis (CEDA) based in Exeter, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of data services and was conducted via a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, awarded on 21st May 2026 with a value of £59,075 (gross amount £70,830), includes maintenance and support for the UK Climate Projections user interface and extends over a period from 30th May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with optional additional work available until 31st December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing data services, particularly those capable of supporting complex environmental data analysis and user interface maintenance. The contract has been awarded to United Kingdom Research and Innovation, indicating that organizations with large-scale operations and experience in government contracts would be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. The procurement highlights the potential for expansion in areas related to climate projections and data-driven services, offering businesses a pathway to enhance their portfolios and engage with government initiatives that prioritise environmental data management.

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Notice Title

DN808983 - 26-27 CEDA UKCI Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

The Centre for Environment Data Analysis (CEDA) will continue to provide support for the UK Climate Projections (UKCP) user interface and associated services, which are developed and hosted by CEDA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b734
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057209-2026
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
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,075 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

UNITED KINGDOM RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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