Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)
Buyer: Met Office
- Published
- 22 October 2025
- Submission deadline
- 3 December 2025
- Estimated value
- £45,600,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 067355-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-050b18
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73100000Research and experimental development services
- 73300000Design and execution of research and development
Description
FASTER will be a Framework up to the value of £57,000,000 including VAT. It will be an Open Framework. The plan will be to open up the Framework to any new entrants within the first 3 years of the Framework duration and is planned to be in place for up to 8 years (maximum). 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 aims to cover 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. This link will take you to the opportunity in the Proactis E-Tendering System: 5https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=cca2f054-f21a-e711-80dd-005056b64545&v=2 Copy this URL and paste into the search engine
Lots (5)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Observations | 73100000 Research and experimental development services | £45,600,000 |
| 2 | Prediction and Projection | 73100000 Research and experimental development services | £45,600,000 |
| 3 | Post Processing and Analysis | 73100000 Research and experimental development services | £45,600,000 |
| 4 | Production & Customer Delivery | 73100000 Research and experimental development services | £45,600,000 |
| 5 | Customer Experience | 73100000 Research and experimental development services | £45,600,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 067355-2025 · 22 October 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 3 December 2025. 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 £45,600,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Met Office (United Kingdom).
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