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title: "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, Imperial 24-25"
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# SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, Imperial 24-25

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49420aab-11c4-40b9-a2ab-2e5950c2e185

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## Summary

The Met Office has concluded a procurement process titled "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, Imperial 24-25," focused on research and development services, with a specific location in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, which concluded with the award stage, and the contract period spanned from 19th March 2025 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value amounted to £64,000, and Imperial College is the awarded supplier. The initiative, part of the services procurement category, was aimed at fostering innovation and development in the relevant sector. The procurement announcement was published on 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in research and development services. With a focus on services suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses in these categories may benefit from similar opportunities to work with established organisations such as the Met Office. Suppliers should particularly consider contracts that utilise direct procurement methods, which can streamline the process and reduce competition barriers, especially those interested in working within the United Kingdom's South West region. Leveraging expertise in consultancy services and establishing partnerships with academic institutions like Imperial College could be advantageous strategies for potential bidders in future similar tenders.

## Notice

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract, Imperial 24-25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ca1e4a-cf07-42ca-bf90-8efcf11d94ff |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPERIAL COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ca1e4a-cf07-42ca-bf90-8efcf11d94ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71ca1e4a-cf07-42ca-bf90-8efcf11d94ff
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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