Scope
Reference
DN772326
Description
A services framework. The FASTER will be the principal mechanism by which the Met Office seeks to secure skills and capacity from UK Industrial and Academic Institutions in support of the delivery of Met Office requirements relating to the application of weather and climate science.
FASTER covers the use of scientific techniques and knowledge alongside technology solutions to explore and understand real world questions and challenges experienced by customers and end users of our weather and climate information and subsequently develop mitigation approaches and prototype solutions.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £27,000,000 excluding VAT
- £32,400,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 October 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Met Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVZW-3234-DTLY
Met Office
Exeter
EX1 3PB
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government