---
title: "Development/support of software PSyclone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3df"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-09-29"
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# Development/support of software PSyclone

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3df

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process concerning the development and support of the PSyclone software. This process falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement stage concluded with a contract awarded to the Science and Technologies Facilities Council. The procurement process method was a direct award, justified by the supplier's intellectual property rights to the software. The service coverage extends across several regions in the UK, with the contract period starting on 6th October 2025 and ending on 30th March 2026. The overall value of the contract is £251,676, with a net amount of £209,730.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT consulting, particularly those with expertise in bespoke project development and specialist software solutions. The project aligns well with large-scale enterprises with the capability to manage complex software projects that involve closely held intellectual property. Although the award has been completed, similar tenders may provide growth opportunities for companies within the IT sector looking to engage with public authorities like the Met Office and increase their involvement in government contracts. High-quality technical expertise and experience in governmental IT projects would be advantageous for successful bidders in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Development of PSyclone software provided by STFC

### Procurement Information

Supplier has IPR rights to software requiring development..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060446-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £209,730 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES FACILITIES COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 11:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060446-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060446-2025
  29th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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