---
title: "Follow on optimisation for UKCA as part of NG-R2C"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06744e"
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published: "2026-03-25"
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# Follow on optimisation for UKCA as part of NG-R2C

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06744e

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## Summary

The Met Office in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process under the title "Follow on optimisation for UKCA as part of NG-R2C". This tender belongs to the research and development services category and forms part of the Met Office's Next Generation Modelling Systems Programme aimed at advancing weather and climate research through utilisation of future supercomputer technology. The procurement process was initiated without competition, reflecting a direct method below threshold. The contract, valued at £75,600 gross, was executed on 1st March 2026, with a performance period ending on 1st August 2026. The project is currently at the award stage, with the contract signed and active as of 25th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services and consultancy in climate systems and supercomputer modelling. Large enterprises and those with expertise in weather and climate research would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, noting the strategic importance of innovation in this domain for societal benefit. The successful supplier for this contract is the University of Cambridge, indicating the advantages of capability and experience in academia-driven research partnerships. Businesses aiming to foster growth through public sector engagements and collaborations with central government have much to gain in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Next Generation Research to Climate (NG-R2C) is a component project within the Met Office's Next Generation Modelling Systems (NGMS) Programme. The Programme's aim is to reformulate and redesign our complete weather and climate research and operational/ production systems, including oceans and the environment, to allow us to fully exploit future generations of supercomputer for the benefits of society. Preparation of our new Momentum(r)-based UKESM configuration is a key outcome in the Met Office's corporate strategy and accompanying Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027553-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,000 |

## 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 | THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS, AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 17:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027553-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027553-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13994
  Redacted contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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