Scope
Reference
DN790315
Description
The Met Office is preparing an important change in managing their software stack, migrating from the old Subversion-based versioning system to the modern Git. Besides required changed to all existing suites, there is also a need to replace the outdated build tool called FCM: FCM does not support git, has shortcoming in supporting LFRic, and is written in a language that is not well-supported by Met Office developers anymore.
6 years ago, the Met Office decided to implement a new, modern build system called Fab that addresses the shortcoming of FCM. While there was an initial, proof-of-concept release, with the help of the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Fab was extended to support missing features, and it was shown to be well-suited to build LFRic-based applications.
This work will involve close collaboration with the Git migration team to develop Fab scripts tailored for repositories as they transition to Git. These scripts will serve as reusable templates for other sites within the Momentum Partnership, enabling them to efficiently port their own repositories. Additionally, BoM may introduce new features to Fab to accommodate specific requirements from various suites.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £90,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
24 December 2025
Contract dates
- 6 January 2026 to 30 September 2026
- 8 months, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
Contract locations
- AU - Australia
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Bureau of Meteorology
PO Box 1289
Melbourne
VIC 3001
Australia
Email: lucy.mcgarva@bom.gov.au
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Website: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government