Awarded contract

Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)

Details

Value
GBP 45,600,000
Duration
3 years
Topic
Research and experimental development services
Published
8 April 2026

Tender description

A services framework. The FASTER will be the principal mechanism by which the Met Office seeks to secure skills and capacity from Industrial and Academic Institutions in support of the delivery of Met Office requirements relating to the application of weather and climate science. FASTER covers the use of scientific techniques and knowledge alongside technology solutions to explore and understand real world questions and challenges experienced by customers and end users of our weather and climate information and subsequently develop mitigation approaches and prototype solutions. ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 1: Observations ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 2: Prediction and Projection ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 3: Post Processing and Analysis ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 4: Production & Customer Delivery ## Contract award Lots: - Lot 5: Customer Experience

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date1 April 2026
  2. Completed: Award published8 April 2026
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  3. Next: Contract expiry date23 April 2029in 3 years

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Met Office is a public sector buyer in United Kingdom publishing tenders and awards on Stotles. Explore their procurement activity and find more opportunities like this one.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 73100000 · Research and experimental development services
  • 73300000 · Design and execution of research and development

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