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06 Aug 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Visualisation Prototypes - ARCTIC Programme" in the field of research and experimental development services. This procurement process was conducted under a selective method and awarded under an existing framework. The contract, valued at £207,714 gross, was awarded to CACI LIMITED from London, UK, marking the completion of the competitive tendering stage. The award date was recorded as 6th August 2026, with the standstill period ending on 17th August 2026. The contracted services are expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 30th March 2027, focusing on developing GIS tool prototypes incorporating weather, vehicle type, and soil data.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in GIS applications, environmental data processing, and experimental development services. Companies with experience in scientific coding, particularly in Python, and those able to innovate in integrating weather data for GIS applications are especially well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio in high-demand sectors, facilitate partnerships with central government authorities like the Met Office, and open doors to additional contracts within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Visualisation Prototypes - ARCTIC Programme

Notice Description

Creating prototypes to determine which GIS too needs to be used: 1. Trafficability (cross country mobility) layer - based on science code in python language that includes vehicle type, weather data, and soil type. 2. Sea ice accretion layer - also based on science code and weather data. A version of this prototype has already been made but we need to update the science code.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074462-2026
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
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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,095 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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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

CACI

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