C3S2_311 LOT 1 Collection and Processing of In Situ Observations

Tender description

<p>ECMWF, as the Entrusted Entity for the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), invites tenders for services related to collection and processing of in situ observations in support of climate services development. The overall objective for these services is to improve access to available in situ instrumental data records and to data streams from observing networks, as needed for climate change monitoring and climate science. LOT 1: Access to a comprehensive archive of historical surface observations, with support for data rescue ECMWF intends to award a single multi-annual service contract (maximum 48 months) for services in support to in situ data rescue activities and the provision of comprehensive marine and land surface observations. The objective is to facilitate and support (1) ongoing efforts to digitise documented instrumental data records extending back a century or more, to make these records easily accessible for further processing and analysis, (2) their ingestion and ingestion from other sources in well-maintained and harmonised data archives and (3) their public provision in the Climate Data Store. Portal instructions: Some of the ITT documents are accessible under the &lsquo;Attachments&rsquo; box at bottom right of this page. The full set of ITT documents which are provided inside the response questionnaire are only accessible by registering an interest in this opportunity (see the 'Expression of interest window' at top right). Please refer initially to the &lsquo;ECMWF eProcurement Portal Guidance for suppliers&rsquo; 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.</p> Keywords: climate