Awarded Contractocds-h6vhtk-050b18

Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)

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 sub...

Buyer

Met Office

Value

£45,600,000

Published

18 May 2026

Closes

3 Dec 2025

Procurement details

Source

Find a Tender

Region

Devon CC

Procurement method

Open

Category

Services

Contract starts

23 Apr 2026

Contract ends

23 Apr 2029

CPV classifications

73100000

Research and experimental development services

73300000

Design and execution of research and development

Lots

Lot 1 Observations

£45,600,000

Delivery: UK · United Kingdom

Lot 2 Prediction and Projection

£45,600,000

Delivery: UK · United Kingdom

Lot 3 Post Processing and Analysis

£45,600,000

Delivery: UK · United Kingdom

Lot 4 Production & Customer Delivery

£45,600,000

Delivery: UK · United Kingdom

Lot 5 Customer Experience

£45,600,000

Delivery: UK · United Kingdom

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