---
title: "Copernicus ERG03"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b566"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Copernicus ERG03

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b566

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## Summary

The recent public procurement process for the project titled "Copernicus ERG03," initiated by the Met Office in Exeter, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. This procurement pertains to services in the research sector, specifically focusing on advancing an ensemble-based, multi-scale ocean data assimilation system for climate applications. The process has adopted a direct award procurement method due to technical reasons involving a single supplier. The contract, valued at €216,925, was formally awarded on 16th June 2026, with a contract period beginning on 26th June 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2028. Notably, the supplier for this project is the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche - Istituto di Scienze Marine (ISMAR) from Italy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the scientific and research services industry, particularly those specialising in climate data and oceanographic research. As a direct award due to specific technical requirements, it underscores the need for highly specialised skills and knowledge, potentially suitable for large-scale enterprises or specialist organisations capable of meeting unique technical specifications. Companies interested in future opportunities of this nature should focus on developing niche expertise in ensemble-based data assimilation and climate science to increase their competitiveness for similar advanced research and development projects.

## 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/056388-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,925 |
| 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 | CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE - ISTITUTO DI SCIENZE MARINE (ISMAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 06:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056388-2026
- 16 Jun 2026 at 06:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056387-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056388-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056387-2026
  16th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ismar.cnr.it
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

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