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title: "Pawsey Supercomputer research to support NIWA and BOM"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Pawsey Supercomputer research to support NIWA and BOM

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09a84be2-0442-49d2-bfb1-db17f2524aea

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has awarded a contract for the "Pawsey Supercomputer research to support NIWA and BOM." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The awarded contract was for the development of the software stack for Momentum on Setonix, and it will be delivered in Australia. The procurement stage is "Award," with key dates indicating the contract period from 14 April 2025 to 30 May 2025. The tender process employed was a single tender action below the threshold, involving a direct procurement method, and the contract value is GBP 13,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software stack development and high-performance computing. The contract is awarded to CSIRO, an SME with operations based in Australia, highlighting the relevance of international cooperation in this sector. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in niche IT solutions or aiming to collaborate with high-profile institutions like the Met Office would find this project particularly advantageous. The focus on supporting NIWA and BOM indicates a global collaboration effort, making it an attractive prospect for similar enterprises aiming to compete in the global IT services market.

## Notice

Software stack for Momentum on Setonix

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e61bbc7-6b2e-46ff-974e-33391e35c193 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CSIRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e61bbc7-6b2e-46ff-974e-33391e35c193

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e61bbc7-6b2e-46ff-974e-33391e35c193
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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