---
title: "Development of extended AMM7 configuration for UKCI regional ocean modelling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067770"
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published: "2026-07-31"
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# Development of extended AMM7 configuration for UKCI regional ocean modelling

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067770

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Met Office, a public authority in central government located in Exeter, as the buying organisation. The contracted project, titled "Development of extended AMM7 configuration for UKCI regional ocean modelling," falls under the services category, focusing on research services. It is related to regional climate simulations of the Northwest European Continental shelf. The procurement used a direct award method and the contract was awarded on 4th April 2026, with a contract period from 14th August 2026 to 30th September 2026. The primary supplier is the National Oceanography Centre, located in Southampton. The process has transitioned to the "Award" stage and was completed in line with UK legal requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in climate modelling and research services. Companies with expertise in oceanographic simulations and those that can provide innovative climate data solutions will be well-placed to compete for such contracts. The Met Office's focus on enhancing climate intelligence aligns with growth in environmental and scientific sectors, fostering potential partnerships and further project opportunities for businesses within these fields. Given the project's scope, large-scale organisations or those experienced in providing technical solutions to public bodies may find this to be a fitting opportunity to expand their market presence.

## Notice

Develop a validated model implementation suitable for regional climate simulations of the Northwest European Continental shelf.

### Procurement Information

Single Supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072468-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,080 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 08:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072468-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028937-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072468-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028937-2026
  30th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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