Research and development services and related consultancy services

Tender description

Activities in Lot 3 will address multi-model seasonal forecast products. A C3S multi-model seasonal forecast product capability is currently being developed at ECMWF. It will rely on contributions from several providers who maintain their own seasonal forecast systems; the providers selected will adapt aspects of their production systems to the scientific and operational needs of C3S. The contractor for Lot 3 is expected to work closely with ECMWF as well as the selected providers on the development of an EQC framework. Identification of user requirements must take account of experience gained in a number of existing European initiatives (e.g. EUROSIP) and research projects (e.g. ECLISE, EUPORIAS). Areas of focus in assessment shall include: the use of probabilistic measures of skill, verification of information on uncertainties, technical aspects including timeliness of production and fitness for purpose of multi-model products for serving sectoral applications. The contractor will also provide an assessment of benefits of downscaling activities to address regional applications at seasonal time-scales.