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title: "Porting Momentum Codes to non-CPU Architectures"
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# Porting Momentum Codes to non-CPU Architectures

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc76a9e6-2384-4805-97de-0776470e6822

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## Summary

The Met Office recently completed a procurement process titled "Porting Momentum Codes to non-CPU Architectures", relating to research and development services and associated consultancy, classified under CPV code 73000000. This contract involved a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, signifying a targeted and specific vendor selection. The tender period concluded on 5th September 2024, with the contract running from 19th September 2024 until 30th September 2025. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £200,000.

The awarded contract to NIWA, a large-scale firm based in New Zealand, presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in high-tech research and development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) concentrating on innovative and advanced computing architectures will find such tenders particularly aligned with their expertise, giving them a platform to showcase capabilities on significant international projects. The targeted and negotiated nature of this procurement highlights the Met Office’s preference for highly specialized vendors, encouraging businesses to enhance their niche competencies to attract similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Porting Momentum Codes to non-CPU Architectures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc222d5-f73f-4a04-90ca-e3af3ea50977 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | NIWA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc222d5-f73f-4a04-90ca-e3af3ea50977

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecc222d5-f73f-4a04-90ca-e3af3ea50977
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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