Research to Operations (R2O2R) - University of Aberystwyth
Buyer: Met Office
- Published
- 27 January 2026
- Estimated value
- £44,500
- Place of performance
- UKL
- Procedure
- Direct award
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 007040-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-060f88
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 73100000Research and experimental development services
Description
The partner, University of Aberystwyth, participated in the S4 projects in the SWIMMR Programme (2019-2025). The university of Aberystwyth developed the CORTOM solar wind boundary model, feeding into the solar wind ensemble aimed at quantifying the uncertainties in CME arrival times, which can lead to large geomagnetic storms impacting a range of sectors (e.g. power grids, The University of Aberystwyth also developed the ACME automated CME detection tool as part of the same system. The models will continue to be developed as required, for transition to operation and will be effectively supported by the University of Aberystwyth. - The collaboration between MO and the partner institution will aim to ensure the best possible resilience for the models over the long term (by seeking to retain expert support during transition to operations); - Partner expertise and knowledge will effectively be transferred to MO to secure the transfer of the models into operation; - The boundaries and mechanisms for of any ongoing collaborative relationship (beyond the contract period) with the partner will be defined and any principles agreed; - The contract deliverables will ensure that the balance …
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PRIFYSGOL ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 007040-2026 · 27 January 2026
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