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title: "Software stack for Momentum on Setonix"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067172"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Software stack for Momentum on Setonix

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067172

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## Summary

The Met Office has concluded the procurement process for the "Software stack for Momentum on Setonix." This contract, involving software programming and consultancy services, aims to support the NG-ARCH project as part of the Next Generation Modelling Systems Programme. The procurement method was direct and conducted without competition due to its value being below the threshold. Awarded to Csiro, the contract began on 24th March 2026 and will run until 31st December 2026, with a gross contract value of £38,086. The Met Office, based in Exeter, UK, is the principal buying organisation, overseeing this procurement to enhance their modelling capabilities and infrastructure.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in non-CPU architecture support. The contract opens avenues for growth through collaboration with the Met Office's partners, including BoM and NIWA, as it involves managing software installations and upgrades integral to the project's success. It is particularly suited for small to medium enterprises in the technology sector, focusing on innovation and technical support, located both within the UK and internationally, given its delivery focus in Australia. The procurement underlines a commitment to advancing technological frameworks within government-led initiatives.

## Notice

This is a Contract for Services for the provision of support to the development of Momentum capability to exploit non-CPU architecture by Met office staff and partners such as BoM and NIWA to support the Met Office with the delivery of the NG-ARCH project, part of the Next Generation Modelling Systems Programme. Specifically, support to install and upgrade the software and libraries the model dependence on.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026291-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,086 |

## 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 | CSIRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026291-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026291-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details 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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