--- title: "Regional Oceanic Data Modelling Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d578" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d578" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d578.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d578.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2025-01-22" --- # Regional Oceanic Data Modelling Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d578 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d578) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d578.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for "Regional Oceanic Data Modelling Services" under the industry category of research and development services. The procurement process was completed to support a field campaign site in the SW Atlantic, specifically within the Uruguayan and Argentinian EEZ. The process was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically "Negotiated without publication of a contract notice" due to technical reasons, identifying the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) as the only supplier capable of delivering the services. The contract was signed on 22 January 2025, with a total value of GBP 347,500. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement process has reached the award stage with the status marked as active. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanic data modelling and related consultancy services. Companies with expertise in the Regional Oceanic Modelling System (ROMS) and the ability to provide comprehensive support through data analysis, training, and mentorship are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The focus on developing model outputs and supporting research aims indicates a high demand for skilled professionals in the modelling of oceanic and environmental data. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality outputs and meeting the technical requirements of such projects can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and drive business growth in the research and development sector. ## Notice The University of Exeter has a requirement for regional oceanic data modelling services around the field campaign site in the SW Atlantic, within the region of the Uruguayan and Argentinian EEZ, to support the research aims of the project including, but not limited to: Developing and interpreting model outputs based upon the Regional Oceanic Modelling System (ROMS), and supporting through expertise, data, training and mentorship of other parts of the project which involve analysis of observations, or use of observations to assimilate into other models. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Exeter has a requirement for regional oceanic data modelling services around the field campaign site in the SW Atlantic, within the region of the Uruguayan and Argentinian EEZ, to support the research aims of the project including, but not limited to: Developing and interpreting model outputs based upon the Regional Oceanic Modelling System (ROMS), and supporting through expertise, data, training and mentorship of other parts of the project which involve analysis of observations, or use of observations to assimilate into other models. The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have been identified as the only supplier that could deliver the services for technical reasons as the only institution and team who have the unique skillset and knowledge to develop and run these models. ### Procurement Information The University of Exeter has a requirement for regional oceanic data modelling services around the field campaign site in the SW Atlantic, within the region of the Uruguayan and Argentinian EEZ, to support the research aims of the project including, but not limited to: Developing and interpreting model outputs based upon the Regional Oceanic Modelling System (ROMS), and supporting through expertise, data, training and mentorship of other parts of the project which involve analysis of observations, or use of observations to assimilate into other models. The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have been identified as the only supplier that could deliver the services for technical reasons as the only institution and team who have the unique skillset and knowledge to develop and run these models. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002226-2025 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £347,500 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 22 Jan 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002226-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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