---
title: "Copernicus ERG03"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069181"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Copernicus ERG03

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069181

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the 'Copernicus ERG03' contract, with a focus on advancing a multi-scale ocean data assimilation system for climate applications. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method due to specific technical reasons, aimed at INRIA from France, the named organisation for this project. The contract, valued at 263,800 euros, commenced on 19 May 2026 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2028. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly research services, with the contractual activities focused on the UK region.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and technology sectors, especially those specialising in climate-related data and oceanography. Such businesses could leverage insights from projects like Copernicus ERG03 to enhance their service offerings, foster innovation, and lead in environmental applications. While the current contract was awarded directly to INRIA, future similar opportunities might open pathways for other organisations with competencies in multi-scale data systems to showcase their capabilities and secure partnerships with government bodies like the Met Office. Large enterprises or those aspiring to expand into climate research services stand to benefit the most from aligning their services with the outcomes of this project.

## Notice

Copernicus ERG03 C3S2_601 ADVANCING AN ENSEMBLE-BASED, MULTI-SCALE OCEAN DATA ASSIMILATION SYSTEM FOR CLIMATE APPLICATIONS

### Procurement Information

Named organisation as part of the bidding process, hence no competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045981-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £263,800 |
| Contracts value | £263,800 |

## 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 | INRIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 07:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045981-2026
- 7 May 2026 at 07:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041697-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 13:20 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041066-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045981-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041697-2026
  7th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041066-2026
  5th May 2026 - Transparency 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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