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title: "Winter trial monthly forecasts"
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# Winter trial monthly forecasts

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33cc8b09-b72a-4d70-9877-df6b2db7c2a7

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement process titled "Winter trial monthly forecasts," valued at GBP 12,226.11, under the industry category of weather-forecasting services. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this direct procurement, conducted via a single tender action below the threshold, supports the Flood Outlook initiative. The contract was awarded to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), with the contract period spanning from 29th November 2024 to 30th November 2024. Key dates include the tender period end on 15th November 2024 and the award notice publication on 6th December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weather-forecasting services, particularly those capable of providing timely and accurate monthly forecasts to assist with flood management strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise are well-suited to compete for such contracts, owing to their ability to deliver specialised and niche services efficiently. The completion of this contract by the UKCEH underscores the potential for growth and collaboration between public bodies like the Met Office and service providers in the environmental and meteorological sectors.

## Notice

Winter trial - G2G monthly forecasts 12226.11 to support the Flood Outlook

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5ed11a-d37d-46e1-aa3f-28bfa13dfe3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,226 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,226 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5ed11a-d37d-46e1-aa3f-28bfa13dfe3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5ed11a-d37d-46e1-aa3f-28bfa13dfe3d
  6th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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