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title: "Climate for Agri-Food Sector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064883"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# Climate for Agri-Food Sector

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064883

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Climate for Agri-Food Sector," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. This contract completed the award stage with a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The process culminated with a contract awarded to the Royal Meteorological Society on 5 February 2026, with the contract period extending until 30 November 2026. This initiative addresses the needs within the Agri-Food sector in the UK, providing a comprehensive state of climate service.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for those specialising in research and development consultancy services, especially within the realms of climate and environmental forecasting for the agri-food sector. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in meteorological services are well-suited to engage in such contracts, which can facilitate their participation in noteworthy governmental projects. The involvement of prominent institutions like the Royal Meteorological Society illustrates the calibre and potential benefits for businesses tapping into public sector collaborations in an evolving field such as climate assessment for agriculture.

## Notice

State of the Climate for the Agri-Food Sector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010301-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## 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 | ROYAL METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010301-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010301-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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