--- title: "Future of Operational Meteorology (FoOM) Tools and Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c448d290-7e82-4007-9ef8-6b13390c9bdd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c448d290-7e82-4007-9ef8-6b13390c9bdd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c448d290-7e82-4007-9ef8-6b13390c9bdd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c448d290-7e82-4007-9ef8-6b13390c9bdd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MET OFFICE" published: "2021-09-30" --- # Future of Operational Meteorology (FoOM) Tools and Systems Buyer: MET OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c448d290-7e82-4007-9ef8-6b13390c9bdd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c448d290-7e82-4007-9ef8-6b13390c9bdd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c448d290-7e82-4007-9ef8-6b13390c9bdd.json) ## Summary The Met Office is initiating a procurement process for the "Future of Operational Meteorology (FoOM) Tools and Systems" project, which falls under the software package and information systems sector. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 5th February 2021. The project has a value of £18 million and is aimed at enhancing the tools and visualisation systems used by meteorologists in the UK. Interested parties should note that they can access market engagement documents through the ProActis e-procurement portal, with the project specifically targeting suppliers capable of innovative software solutions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), seeking to participate in the development of cutting-edge meteorological services. Companies that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and related support services will find themselves especially well-suited to compete in this process. By engaging with the Met Office and contributing to the advancement of operational capabilities, these businesses could benefit from a long-term partnership that not only enhances their portfolio but also plays a pivotal role in shaping future meteorological technologies. ## Notice The Met Office are looking for partners to work with us to innovate our tools and visualisation systems to a new level of capability, using the very latest technologies for viewing, interpreting and creating the next generation of meteorological services. In April 2020, the Met Office ran an early market engagement for its future Visualisation tool. Since that exercise was completed, the Met Office has made the decision to expand the scope of the project to include some of the additional tools used by Operational Meteorologist to deliver services to its customers. By broadening this scope, the business seeks to introduce a modern, agile and future-proof toolset which provides the flexibility and resilience to deliver ongoing services to customers in an evolving market The Met Office wishes to understand the maturity of the marketplace and its potential to deliver the requirements set out in this document. Using the responses to this engagement, the Met Office is looking to build confidence that suitable suppliers exist to deliver the various capabilities and to validate/refine the initial rough order of magnitude costs that the project is currently using to build the project's Business Case. Interested suppliers should register for free on the ProActis e-procurement portal where the full Early Market Engagement documents can be accessed. (https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab1324e-1d63-4d09-a627-8eda67e28f74 | | 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 | 30 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Feb 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 30 Sep 2021 at 21:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab1324e-1d63-4d09-a627-8eda67e28f74 - 12 Jan 2021 at 07:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f27be4-d47c-47bd-ad1d-d50178d25831 - 11 Jan 2021 at 13:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9f0d36-f9c8-442b-bf60-1e43095a60ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab1324e-1d63-4d09-a627-8eda67e28f74 30th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04f27be4-d47c-47bd-ad1d-d50178d25831 12th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d9f0d36-f9c8-442b-bf60-1e43095a60ee 11th January 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-noth,com Website to access Early Market Engagement Material - https://procontract.due-noth,com/Register Website to access Early Market Engagement Material ## Notice URLs - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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