Amazon FACE - Water Cycle (WP3)

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Amazon FACE - Water Cycle (WP3)

Notice Description

The activity includes field-based data collection, processing of sap flow and soil moisture measurements, and aggregation of datasets to generate plot-level water budgets and trait-based datasets for use in land surface models such as JULES. The work contributes to the transition from baseline characterisation to sustained, integrated monitoring of the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, improving data continuity, calibration of instrumentation, and integration of observations into modelling frameworks. The work is a continuation of an existing activity, requiring access to previously collected datasets, established experimental protocols, and calibrated instrumentation. Outputs will include quality-controlled datasets contributing to the AmazonFACE database and model-ready data products for the Met Office, supporting improved representation of tropical forest water cycling processes.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d395
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070431-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Selective
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - award under framework
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: £104,475 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period: 23 Jul 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

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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: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070431-2026
24th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

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