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Ongoing delivery of AENeAS model input datasets (processed GNSS data and other relevant data) generated at UoB, with a 95% availability SLA, covering the full duration of the contract.
Provide real-time scintillation dataset to Met Office and software to generate visualisation of this dataset over the UK region. (Oct '25)
Delivery of ray-tracing software and visualisation code to generate HF Comms contact maps, centred on Shanwick (UoB delivery Dec '25)
Delivery and implementation of AENeAS "health" routines in MO system (Dec '25) and covering the amount of data assimilated/rejected, the health of individual ensemble members and other relevant health metrics.
Initial validation of scintillation forecasting method (Feb '26) using GNSS scintillation measurements for a period covering different phases of the solar cycle and submission of research paper highlighting the findings of this study.
Integration of latest ODRAM version (ODRAM code and visualisations) into the AENeAS workflow (Mar '26), in collaboration with the University of Lancaster, using near real time riometer measurements provided on the HPC for integration with AENeAS.
Customer engagement activity requirements
MOSWOC training (Mar '26)
Provision of training to MOSWOC covering an overview of the ionosphere-thermosphere system, AENeAS model and its limitations and the products generated by AENeAS
Customer engagement focused on low-mid latitudes ionosphere (Mar '26)
This activity will require collaboration between UoB and Met Office Markets personnel, to plan and execute a series of discussions with key users of HF beyond line-of-sight communications, satellite communications (SATCOM) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).These will be targeted at three key groups:
A set of key questions and discussion points will be developed and agreed in advance through coordination between UoB and the Met Office Markets team. These will then collaborate to reach out and engage with key organisations, groups or users. Indicatively these are likely to include:
The outcomes will be summarily documented in a report and used to build a baseline understanding of user needs. This will subsequently be used to guide model output being usefully codified, visualised and disseminated to ensure outputs are understandable and actionable across a range of user types and applications.
The report will specifically be used to guide further development through insight into:
Software and operational support delivery requirements
This sets out the general requirements for the work required to accelerate the implementation of the SWIMMR R2O projects on Met Office systems. The scope is to assist the Met Office in the transition of the SWIMMR models towards operational status, as measured by Application Useability Levels (aiming for AUL9). To facilitate this process, the following general software engineering processes and practice should be adhered to:
Play a key and proactive role in the maintenance of existing software. In particular,
o Accept any requests to review code contributions authored by MO SSEs.
o Where appropriate, engage in the online discussions around these.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | RC000645 | £157,872 | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST Lodestone Oxford Limited (12 quarters) Lodestone Communications (2 quarters) Tendo Consulting Limited (1 quarter) |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £157,872 initial term | active |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £32,740 in 1 payments (over £25k) from The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (2025-08-06 to 2025-08-06). View full payment history →