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title: "Scientific research as part of a consortium (the Climate Modelling User Group)"
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# Scientific research as part of a consortium (the Climate Modelling User Group)

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d765ef13-1a8e-448d-9baa-3da82199b903

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has awarded a contract for scientific research as part of a consortium to ECMWF. The procurement process had a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £73,362.66 GBP, and the contract period is from 1st May 2024 to 31st August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services sector, particularly those involved in climate modelling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, which was awarded as part of a consortium approach. The location of service delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Scientific research as part of a consortium (the Climate Modelling User Group)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7d10bf-083f-4f89-b907-45e996503b8e |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,362 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,362 |
| 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 | ECMWF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2024 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7d10bf-083f-4f89-b907-45e996503b8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca7d10bf-083f-4f89-b907-45e996503b8e
  12th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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