Evaluation of the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts HQ Retention

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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is commissioning an independent evaluation of the construction of a new net-zero headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at the University of Reading's Whiteknights Campus. The maximum budget for the evaluation is £630,000 including VAT. We are seeking to commission an experienced external supplier with relevant expertise. We are establishing a contract for a single supplier, although a supplier may choose to subcontract parts of its delivery. If you choose to bid with subcontractors to deliver the requirement, you must be clear in your bid about who they are and to what extent they will provide the service (see section 6 for more information on subcontractors). This specification proposes a high-level approach to delivering this evaluation, but we encourage bidders to suggest adaptations if they feel they would better deliver the requirements. These should be fully explained and justified. We anticipate that the contract will cover a period from December 2025 until the end of 2032 and will be structured into three main phases: - Baseline phase - Interim phas…

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 8 October 2025, 12:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is £599,757.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is DSIT (United Kingdom).

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