---
title: "UKCI Wave Modelling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c83b"
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# UKCI Wave Modelling

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c83b

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## Summary

The Met Office, functioning as both the buyer and a public authority within the central government, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "UKCI Wave Modelling". This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and is located in Exeter, UK. The tender, identified by ID DN821470, was executed through a direct award method due to technical reasons, recognising the National Oceanography Centre as the exclusive supplier capable of supporting the UKCI programme. The contract, awarded on 10th July 2026 and valued at £165,459.66 (gross), covers services for creating workflows and running climate simulations and will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award marks the culmination of the procurement stage, with a future contract signature date scheduled for 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant avenues for businesses in the field of climate simulation and marine environmental research. With a focus on developing sophisticated modelling systems, the successful supplier, the National Oceanography Centre, exemplifies the type of large-scale organisation well-suited for such contracts. Expertise in marine observations and climate simulations would position businesses favourably for similar opportunities, highlighting the vital intersection of technical capability and strategic government partnerships. This contract not only strengthens the supplier's portfolio and market credibility but also underscores the growing demand for innovative environmental research solutions, fostering potential business growth in the sector.

## Notice

UKCI Wave Modelling to produce workflows for and run ensembles of climate simulations to better understand the marine environment.

### Procurement Information

They are the only organisation who can support the UKCI programme. NOC own the observations that will be used to generate the model conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065077-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,883 |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065077-2026
- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:34 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065031-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065077-2026
  10th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065031-2026
  10th July 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/

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