C3S_321b Technical preparations for C3S Seasonal Initialization and Global Reanalysis: Enabling an Ensemble of Data Assimilation for the Ocean

Tender description

ECMWF as the Entrusted Entity for the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) invites tenders for a service related to the development of an ensemble of data assimilation for the ocean in support of climate services development, specifically the initialization of the ECMWF seasonal forecasts, and as part of a coupled ocean-atmosphere global reanalysis. The successful Tenderer shall: • Adopt working standards and procedures that conform to those at ECMWF and C3S in particular; • Use the ECMWF IFS code management system; • Perform, where required, impact experiments using ECMWF’s High-Performance Computer; • Work closely together with ECMWF expert team; • Carry out working visits to ECMWF on a regular basis, as required for advancing the project. Portal instructions: In order to allow potential bidders to get a better understanding of the service tendered before committing to it, some of the ITT documents are accessible under the ‘Attachments’ box at bottom right of this page. The full set of ITT documents and relevant questions are only accessible by registering an interest in this opportunity (see the 'Expression of interest window' at top right). Please refer initially to the ‘ECMWF eProcurement Portal Guidance for suppliers’ file in the Attachments box as this document will help you navigate the portal and locate the necessary information in order to submit a proposal. Please note that the contact email address shown under 'Contact details' is not monitored, and any messages sent to this email address will not be attended to. Questions / clarifications concerning this ITT must be submitted via the Messaging area of the ITT, which can be accessed through the My Activities page of the Portal once you have logged-in and registered your interest in this opportunity. Keywords: climate, seasonal initialization, global reanalysis