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title: "AmazonFACE SIF data set processing and report"
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# AmazonFACE SIF data set processing and report

Buyer: Met Office  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f5ff

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## Summary

The Met Office commissioned specialist research services for the AmazonFACE SIF dataset. The work covers processing and interpreting solar-induced fluorescence (SIF) observations, providing support for their integration with the Joint UK Land Environment Simulator (JULES), producing quality-assured analysis, and making recommendations for future use of the dataset. This is a scientific data-processing and environmental research requirement, classified under CPV 73110000 (research services). The buying organisation is the Met Office, based in Exeter. The requirement is for work supporting AmazonFACE observations and their exploitation, rather than general IT, routine data entry or broad consultancy. It may suit universities, environmental research organisations and specialist scientific data-analysis providers with relevant modelling expertise.

This procurement is complete and was awarded on 27 July 2026. It used a selective procedure below the public procurement threshold, with the award made under a framework agreement; the process was non-competitive. There was one lot. The contract was awarded to the University of Reading for £19,667.26 excluding VAT, or £23,600.71 including VAT. The contract period runs from 9 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, with signature scheduled for 9 September 2026. The selected supplier is the University of Reading. The published outcome identifies the requirement as research services and records the award against the single lot. This is an awarded, completed procurement rather than an opportunity currently seeking bids.

For a supplier assessing future work with the Met Office, this award demonstrates demand for specialist analysis of AmazonFACE solar-induced fluorescence observations, including processing, interpretation, quality assurance and scientific reporting. A credible competitor would need demonstrable expertise in SIF data and environmental or Earth-system research, with the ability to turn observations into robust analysis and practical recommendations. Capability to integrate results with JULES is central, so experience with land-surface or climate modelling and related scientific software would be important. The requirement also favours organisations able to provide research-level interpretation, collaborate with a national meteorological service and manage a focused dataset-processing assignment through to documented outputs. The University of Reading's selection indicates that established academic research capability is a relevant benchmark.

## Notice

This contract will provide specialist expertise in SIF processing, interpretation and support for integration with JULES to deliver quality-assured analysis of Amazon FACE SIF observations and recommendations for future exploitation of the dataset.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085545-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,667 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | University of Reading |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2026 at 16:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085545-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085545-2026
  9th September 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.ac.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-050b9a
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

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