Scope
Reference
DN773311
Description
A services framework. The Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) is an established strategic partnership bringing together leading UK universities and the Met Office creating a network of research excellence, working together to advance weather and climate science, technology and skill.
The MOAP Science Delivery Framework (SDF) is the commercial mechanism for the Met Office to secure the external scientific expertise and resource needed to help deliver the Research & Innovation (R&I) Strategy.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 July 2025
Engagement process description
The Met Office will be hosting a virtual supplier event on Wednesday 25th June.
The goal of the supplier event is to provide potential suppliers with an overview of the academic partnership's science delivery framework.
The event will take place on MS Teams and the format will in the main be a presentation from Met Office. This will be followed by a question-and-answer session, and a briefing on the next steps.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 September 2025
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