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title: "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract BAS"
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# SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract BAS

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80f1cc32-f528-4dd2-bdc2-da2a0d554696

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed the procurement process for the "SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract BAS," focused on research and development services and related consultancy services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract period commencing on 12th December 2024 and concluding on 30th June 2025. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 73000000, was conducted using a single tender action (below threshold) direct procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £126,500, was published on 18th February 2025, and the supplier is UKRI, a large-scale organisation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services to engage in a high-value, strategically important project with the Met Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to bid on such contracts, given the project's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses that can provide innovative R&D solutions and have experience in consultancy services would benefit from competing in similar future procurement processes. The project's scope and funding present an excellent avenue for business growth and development in the industry.

## Notice

SWIMMR-Acceleration Contract BAS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ee21ec2-3f54-47d6-8009-db026f9e5f2f |
| 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 | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,500 |
| 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 | UKRI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ee21ec2-3f54-47d6-8009-db026f9e5f2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ee21ec2-3f54-47d6-8009-db026f9e5f2f
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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