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UKCI Wave Modelling

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Jul 2026 at 09:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, functioning as both the buyer and a public authority within the central government, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "UKCI Wave Modelling". This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and is located in Exeter, UK. The tender, identified by ID DN821470, was executed through a direct award method due to technical reasons, recognising the National Oceanography Centre as the exclusive supplier capable of supporting the UKCI programme. The contract, awarded on 10th July 2026 and valued at £165,459.66 (gross), covers services for creating workflows and running climate simulations and will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award marks the culmination of the procurement stage, with a future contract signature date scheduled for 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant avenues for businesses in the field of climate simulation and marine environmental research. With a focus on developing sophisticated modelling systems, the successful supplier, the National Oceanography Centre, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation well-suited for such contracts. Expertise in marine observations and climate simulations would position businesses favourably for similar opportunities, highlighting the vital intersection of technical capability and strategic government partnerships. This contract not only strengthens the supplier's portfolio and market credibility but also underscores the growing demand for innovative environmental research solutions, fostering potential business growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKCI Wave Modelling

Notice Description

UKCI Wave Modelling to produce workflows for and run ensembles of climate simulations to better understand the marine environment.

Procurement Information

They are the only organisation who can support the UKCI programme. NOC own the observations that will be used to generate the model conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c83b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065077-2026
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,883 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
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

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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