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title: "SWIMMR-Acceleration"
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# SWIMMR-Acceleration

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ae261b0-d633-448c-9b1e-6a218a5fca22

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract titled "SWIMMR-Acceleration" in the research and development services category, specifically for consultancy services related to space weather research. The contract involves collaboration with the Met Office operations team in the implementation of the AENeAS model on their operational high-performance computing, along with providing ongoing support and knowledge exchange for self-sufficiency in model maintenance. The contract commenced on 25th March 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the value of the contract being £30,625 awarded to the University of Birmingham. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10th February 2025 and the award date on 1st March 2025. The activities will take place primarily in Birmingham, West Midlands, postal code B15 2TT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in space weather and high-performance computing. Companies with strong technical and scientific capabilities, along with experience in knowledge exchange and model maintenance, would find this contract highly suitable for expansion and showcasing their expertise. The scope of work includes designing and delivering user guides, visualising and interpreting data, and regular communication through technical and project meetings – essential activities that can provide valuable exposure and collaborative potential with the renowned Met Office operations team.

## Notice

Collaborate with Met Office operations team in implementation of the AENeAS model on the operational HPC Provide technical and scientific support to the Met Office Space Weather Research team for the model delivered as part of the SWIMMR programme, including: participate in knowledge exchange to enable Met Office to become more self-sufficient in model maintenance. provide feedback on new ways of visualising and interpreting the data as proposed by the MO based on user engagement. effective and regular comms via attendance at technical meetings and other project meetings as required. work with MO staff to design and deliver appropriate user guides collaborate with MO to agree on long term plans and risk identification and mitigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e809217-637b-4cce-afec-c9ce7a8c9ac6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,625 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e809217-637b-4cce-afec-c9ce7a8c9ac6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e809217-637b-4cce-afec-c9ce7a8c9ac6
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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