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title: "DN773311 _Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) Science Delivery Framework 2"
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# DN773311 _Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) Science Delivery Framework 2

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d64fe14-1b0a-4747-907c-f3d2e368473c

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has successfully completed the award stage of its procurement process for the academic partnership known as the Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) Science Delivery Framework 2. This initiative forms a strategic collaboration with renowned UK universities to advance research in weather and climate science. The contract, valued at £28,800,000, is classified under 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' and follows an open procurement procedure. The awarded contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and runs until 31st March 2030. The tender process was completed by 11th November 2025, with the award notice published on 4th March 2026, leading to an eight-day standstill period concluding on 13th March 2026. The procurement primarily targets large-scale organisations for science-related services within the United Kingdom.

This framework offers substantial business development opportunities for universities engaged in scientific research and services. It is particularly relevant for institutions with capabilities in joint chair services, co-sponsorship services, data supply, and services related to prediction, projection, and post-processing analysis. The contract is currently awarded to multiple prestigious institutions, including The University Of Leeds, University Of Exeter, UNIVERSITY OF READING, University Of Birmingham, University Of East Anglia, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford, and The University Of Bristol. These universities will lead various lots, offering an advantageous partnership prospect for large-scale research and consultancy services, fostering innovation and advancement in the field of climate and weather science.

## Notice

This notice serves as a published publicly accessible Contract Award Notice in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, marking the start of the mandatory eight-day standstill period, which will end on the 13th March 2026. Assessment summaries were sent to bidding suppliers on the 26th February 2026. Due to registration issues with the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service), this notice is being posted on Contracts Finder rather than the Central Digital Platform in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. This procurement exercise establishes a services framework. The Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) is an established strategic partnership bringing together leading UK universities and the Met Office creating a network of research excellence, working together to advance weather and climate science, technology and skill. The MOAP Science Delivery Framework (SDF) is the commercial mechanism for the Met Office to secure the external scientific expertise and resource needed to help deliver research and innovation priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3957934f-ab69-4000-b8cf-d5a7480cf056 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,800,000 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD; THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL; THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS; UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM; UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; UNIVERSITY OF EXETER; UNIVERSITY OF READING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3957934f-ab69-4000-b8cf-d5a7480cf056

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3957934f-ab69-4000-b8cf-d5a7480cf056
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78604501-f588-4692-92b3-95d6860de757
  Please see attachment for details of unsuccessful suppliers where the estimated Lot values exceeds PS5 million in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058146-2025
  Please see link to tender notice that was published on Find a Tender on 19th September 2025.

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