--- title: "Mode-S data service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-231d2d75-5fff-4c29-a712-cb87860bad7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-231d2d75-5fff-4c29-a712-cb87860bad7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-231d2d75-5fff-4c29-a712-cb87860bad7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-231d2d75-5fff-4c29-a712-cb87860bad7d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MET OFFICE" published: "2021-09-23" --- # Mode-S data service Buyer: MET OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-231d2d75-5fff-4c29-a712-cb87860bad7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-231d2d75-5fff-4c29-a712-cb87860bad7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-231d2d75-5fff-4c29-a712-cb87860bad7d.json) ## Summary The Met Office, based in Exeter, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Mode-S data service." This tender falls under the industry category of software packages, specifically focusing on industry-specific software and database operating software. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for submissions is on 15th October 2021. This tender is part of a request for information to gather insights on market capabilities, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software development and data analytics. Businesses that can provide innovative data solutions and have experience with aviation data or meteorological software would find this tender aligns with their capabilities. By responding to this early engagement notice, companies can position themselves favourably for future procurement opportunities with the Met Office. ## Notice Since 2012 the Met Office has been generating wind observations from Mode-S EHS and ADS-B messages collected by our own network of receivers spread across the United Kingdom. This data has been demonstrated to have a positive impact when assimilated into our numerical weather prediction model for the UK. It measurably improves our ability to predict the weather over the UK. We are now looking to gather data from a significantly larger area for assimilation into our global numerical weather prediction models. Our objective is to significantly increase the number of aircraft derived wind measurements from ground level to aircraft cruise altitudes for a significant part of the world, using Mode-S EHS and ADS-B data. We are especially interested in data from four specific regions: The Tropics, South America, Africa, and East/South East Asia. In light of this, we are issuing a request for information, seeking some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer. If you are interested and would like further information, please contact adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk , who will be able to provide you with: a) Further details on the scope of our requirements and objectives; b) A description of the type of information we are trying to obtain from the market at this stage, and; c) Instructions on how to submit some information to the Met Office about your capabilities and solutions. We are hoping to receive submissions by Friday 15th October 2021. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77db59ab-3642-450f-a154-9954850a4c06 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48600000 - Database and operating software package ## Release History - 23 Sep 2021 at 10:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77db59ab-3642-450f-a154-9954850a4c06 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77db59ab-3642-450f-a154-9954850a4c06 23rd September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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