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title: "DN772326 - Framework for Applied Science Technology and Engineering Requirements"
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# DN772326 - Framework for Applied Science Technology and Engineering Requirements

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4c7a3aa-a167-4ee3-a033-174ef46afae6

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, has awarded a contract titled "DN772326 - Framework for Applied Science Technology and Engineering Requirements" under an Open Procedure Framework. This contract, valued at £57 million including VAT, falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services and research and development consultancy services. The procurement process reached the award stage on 7th April 2026, with the contract set to commence on 24th April 2026 and remain in effect until 23rd April 2034. This framework aims to enhance scientific and technological capabilities in addressing weather and climate science applications in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those with expertise in scientific techniques and technology solutions. Ideal candidates for this framework include Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and large institutions that can contribute to real-world solutions and innovations in climate science. The framework allows for the inclusion of new entrants within the first three years, fostering a competitive and collaborative environment that encourages broad participation from diverse business entities aiming to leverage their capabilities in this high-impact sector.

## Notice

This notice serves as a published publicly accessible Contract Award Notice in compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, marking the start of the mandatory eight-day standstill period, which will end on the 17th April 2026. Assessment summaries were sent to bidding suppliers on the 01 April 2026. Due to registration issues with the Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender Service), this notice is being posted on Contracts Finder rather than the Central Digital Platform in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. This procurement exercise establishes a Open Services Framework. FASTER will be a Framework of suppliers up to the value of PS57,000,000 including VAT. It will be an Open Framework. The plan will be to open up the Framework to any new entrants within the first 3 years of the Framework duration and is planned to be in place for up to 8 years (maximum). The FASTER will be the principal mechanism by which the Met Office seeks to secure skills and capacity from UK Industrial and Academic Institutions in support of the delivery of Met Office requirements relating to the application of weather and climate science. FASTER aims to cover the use of scientific techniques and knowledge alongside technology solutions to explore and understand real world questions and challenges experienced by customers and end users of our weather and climate information and subsequently develop mitigation approaches and prototype solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b1d6b4-1355-413e-8e36-2e6bda20e263 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Procedure Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 43 |
| Supplier names | ADVAI-LTD; AERIS-UK; AFRY SOULUTIONS; ASPINALL INSTRUMENTS; ASSIMILA; ATKINSREALIS; AXION SOLUTIONS; BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE; BRITISH ANTARCTIC SURVEY; CACI; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY; CIRRUS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS; CU SERVICES; ESRI (UK; FRASER-NASH CONSULTANCY; FULLWOOD ENGINEERING; HITCH MARKETING; HR WALLINGFORD; IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS; JBA CONSULTING; LANCASTER UNIVERSITY; MENAPIA; MONTVIEUX; NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE; NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE; OPENWEATHER; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; SAYERS AND PARTNERS; SLR CONSULTING; STFC HARTREE CENTRE; STFC RUTHERFORD APPLETON LABORATORY; THE ALAN TURING INSTITUTE; UCL CONSULTANTS; UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM; UNIVERSITY OF EXETER; UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS; UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH; UNIVERSITY OF READING; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON; UNIVERSITY OF SURREY; VE3; VOLTITUDE; WX LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b1d6b4-1355-413e-8e36-2e6bda20e263

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b1d6b4-1355-413e-8e36-2e6bda20e263
  7th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067355-2025?origin=Dashboard
  Please see link to tender notice that was Published 22 October 2025, 10:14am.

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