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title: "Biodiversity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0649ce"
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# Biodiversity

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0649ce

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## Summary

The procurement process for a contract titled "Biodiversity" was conducted by the Met Office, a central government authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically aimed at research and experimental development services, with the primary location being within the UK. This contract has progressed to the award stage, with the process being completed on 6th February 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, and was awarded to Cambridge University on 2nd February 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £30,210.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in climate and environmental research services. The focus on integrating climate monitoring data with pest risk analysis aligns well with organisations specialising in environmental consultancy and ecological sciences. Large research institutions or firms with capabilities in developing web-based analytical tools would find this contract particularly suitable. By participating in such government-led projects, businesses can enhance their reputation, expand their market influence in the public sector, and potentially influence future public policy through their contributions to environmental science.

## Notice

This work aims to meet Defra's government requirements to enhance the pest risk analyses and emergency outbreak management response work of the plant pest/pathogen risk experts in Defra. The proposed work will focus on the influence of future climate changes on UK plant pest and/or pathogen risks. It will integrate the most up-to-date climate monitoring and projection data with expertise on analysing and managing pest and pathogen risks to UK host plant species. The work will also build on previous web tool and microclimate developments to deliver climate-pest/pathogen risk outputs on a user-friendly web tool that consider both the influence of future climate changes and microclimate characteristics on the locations and species most at risk. The work progresses the long-term aim of this climate service to develop an integrated climate-plant pest risk system for the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010839-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,210 |

## 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 11:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010839-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010839-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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