Scope
Reference
DN776177
Description
The Met Office wishes to contract with an organisation or organisations to deliver a Third-Party Observation Data Service (3PODS), which consists of the supply of Automated Weather Station data and the processing of this data into Met Office Systems. The contract(s) shall be for an initial period of 2 years with extensions of 2 and 1 years up to a maximum of 5 years in length.
Requirement 1- Lot 1- AWS dataset(s)
Procure (a) dataset(s) of approximately 2,000 or more sites across the UK, that is of a similar quality and size to the existing WOW dataset, with a view to increase the number of observations from the baseline level over that 5-year period subject to budget availability and data suitability.
Should both Lots be awarded, Lot 1 data supply will not begin until Lot 2 delivery has been completed, as Met Office does not wish to pay for data it is not ingesting. The effective date for commencement of services under Lot 1 is therefore unknown until a contract for Lot 2 is awarded.
Should Lot 2 not be awarded, the Met Office reserves the right to still award contract(s) under Lot 1, in which case, provision of the services will commence immediately.
Requirement 2- Lot 2- Data as a Service Capability
Delivery of a solution which minimises MO staff involvement, both in its creation and maintenance. This will deliver a supported platform that is initially capable of processing data from at least 2,000 sites and also be capable of change and delivering new data sets as identified in the future more quickly and flexibly than current internal Met Office capabilities (with a view to increase the number of observations from the baseline level of 2,000 up to 3,000 or more over that 5-year period subject to budget availability and data suitability).
It is important to note that the fundamental concept for Lot 2 is that the data ingested will not be confined to Lot 1 data sources. Other potential example data sets could include but are not limited to data from automatic weather stations run by other central government organisations and local authorities, the academic sector, UK energy providers, rain gauge network data and data from marine buoys.
This represents a strategic opportunity to scale. The speed of deployment of new data sources is the key component of this capability- if it does not represent a material improvement on current internal Met Office processes, no contract will be awarded.
Met Office's expectation is that Lot 2 delivery is a prerequisite for Lot 1 data supply and the operational deployment of the solution will determine when the Lot 1 data supply can begin. Should Lot 2 not be awarded, the Met Office reserves the right to still award contract(s) under Lot 1, in which case, provision of those services will commence immediately.
Lot 1. Automated Weather Station dataset(s)
Description
Procure (a) dataset(s) of approximately 2,000 or more sites across the UK, that is of a similar quality and size to the existing WOW dataset, with a view to increase the number of observations from the baseline level over that 5-year period subject to budget availability and data suitability.Should both Lots be awarded, Lot 1 data supply will not begin until Lot 2 delivery has been completed, as Met Office does not wish to pay for data it is not ingesting. The effective date for commencement of services under Lot 1 is therefore unknown until a contract for Lot 2 is awarded.Should Lot 2 not be awarded, the Met Office reserves the right to still award contract(s) under Lot 1, in which case, provision of the services will commence immediately.
Lot 2. Data as a Service Capability
Description
Delivery of a solution which minimises MO staff involvement, both in its creation and maintenance. This will deliver a supported platform that is initially capable of processing data from at least 2,000 sites and also be capable of change and delivering new data sets as identified in the future more quickly and flexibly than current internal Met Office capabilities (with a view to increase the number of observations from the baseline level of 2,000 up to 3,000 or more over that 5-year period subject to budget availability and data suitability).It is important to note that the fundamental concept for Lot 2 is that the data ingested will not be confined to Lot 1 data sources. Other potential example data sets could include but are not limited to data from automatic weather stations run by other central government organisations and local authorities, the academic sector, UK energy providers, rain gauge network data and data from marine buoys.This represents a strategic opportunity to scale. The speed of deployment of new data sources is the key component of this capability- if it does not represent a material improvement on current internal Met Office processes, no contract will be awarded.Met Office's expectation is that Lot 2 delivery is a prerequisite for Lot 1 data supply and the operational deployment of the solution will determine when the Lot 1 data supply can begin. Should Lot 2 not be awarded, the Met Office reserves the right to still award contract(s) under Lot 1, in which case, provision of those services will commence immediately.
Contract 1. Automated Weather Station Data Supply
Lots
Lot 1. Automated Weather Station dataset(s)
Supplier
Contract value
- £65,550 excluding VAT
- £78,650 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 December 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial term 2 year, plus option for additional 2 years plus option for further 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional weather station data feed types and volume purchases depending on budget availability
CPV classifications
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Automated Weather Station Data Supply
Lots
Lot 1. Automated Weather Station dataset(s)
Supplier
Contract value
- £183,865.99 excluding VAT
- £220,639.19 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 31 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 year initial term plus 2 year option plus additional 1 year option
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional purchase of weather station data volumes and types as budget allows
CPV classifications
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. Data as a Service Capability
Lots
Lot 2. Data as a Service Capability
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,125,598 excluding VAT
- £1,350,717.60 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 31 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial term of 2 year plus option 2 year and final option of 1 further year
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to enhance service by adding processing of further data volumes and types as budget allows
CPV classifications
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Automated Weather Station dataset(s)
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Data as a Service Capability
- 7 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Netatmo
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGPV-1973-QXPW
245 rue du vieux pont de sèvres
Boulogne-Billancourt
92100
France
Email: charles.gonzal@legrand.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Automated Weather Station Data Supply
Synoptic Data PBC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXXY-7849-PRPG
4094 Majestic Lane #199
Fairfax
22033
United States
Email: greg.jimenez@synopticdata.com
Website: http://www.synopticdata.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Automated Weather Station Data Supply
Contract 3. Data as a Service Capability
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