---
title: "Pipeline Software Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05031a"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Pipeline Software Development

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05031a

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for the development of a Machine Learning Pipeline Software. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and includes activities such as extending PyEarth Tools and enhancing unit test coverage and code refactoring. The procurement process was initiated as a direct award without competition and has reached the award and contract signing stage. This contract was awarded to the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand. The contract commenced on 11 April 2025 and will conclude on 30 September 2025, with a total value of £25,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services to engage with central government and build a portfolio of successful collaborations. Companies capable of offering advanced machine learning solutions and data management support will find this type of contract particularly fitting. The Met Office's focus on innovative and scalable software solutions opens avenues for ongoing business growth and potential future contracts in related technological and scientific domains.

## Notice

The Development of a Machine Learning Pipeline Software activities: 1.Develop an extension of PyEarth Tools unit test coverage and code refactoring 2. Increased PyEarth Tools support for data fetching and data management

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015199-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | (2) NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF WATER AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015199-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015199-2025
  15th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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