Scope
Reference
DN779864
Description
• Finalise modifications of MAIRE+ code to use NM24/Cosmos data as the input neutron monitor source(s).
• Finalise upgrade to IGRF 14th generation, by 30/09/2025
• Collaborate with MO scientist on initial validation of MAIRE+ against SAIRA data from aviation campaign, including co-development of validation code for MAIRE+ using SAIRA data from radiosonde launches and from SAIRA aviation instruments.
• work with MO on roadmap to measure model performance against observations by 31/10/2025
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £158,000 excluding VAT
- £189,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Key performance indicators
| Name | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|
| Delivery of documentation for current beta release in a format which allow for documentation to be regenerated in line with the code | 1 months |
| Delivery of test infrastructure defined in Milestone1, able to run under continuous integration on merges, providing coverage reports and test pass/fail status for relevant part(s) of codebase. Ensure... |
1 months |
| Delivery of updated beta release of the model, complete with updated documentation and testing (implemented following Milestone1 recommendations) integrated into the deployment pipeline and updated... |
12 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
The deliverables within the contract are associated with a model and code already developed and owned by the partner, (supplier) to a specific maturity under the SWIMMR Programme. The academics hold the model code IPR and provide model access to Met Office under Licence (pending renewal on signature of the contract) and therefore are uniquely placed to provide these services to the Met Office. Delivery will 'accelerate' the model's development towards transition to operations within the Met Office Space Weather service as mandated by DSIT. The purpose of the contract is to continue development of the models (which requires the 'deep expertise' of the model developer) and to transfer model and model code knowledge and expertise. In short, there is no other supplier for the work associated with this model as the Met Office requires the code and expertise solely located at Surrey.
Supplier
University of Surrey
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJPT-2767-WQLG
Stag Hill
Guildford
GU2 7XH
United Kingdom
Email: k.ryden@surrey.ac.uk
Region: UKJ25 - West Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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