Framework for weather and climate science research delivery.
The Met Office is establishing a framework agreement to secure external scientific expertise and resources for its Academic Partnership (MOAP), which advances weather and climate science, technology, and skill. The framework will cover research and innovation priorities, involving leading UK universities. The buyer is the Met Office, serving the UK public and scientific community. Requirements likely include academic research capabilities in weather and climate science. The framework is expected to be multi-year with multiple suppliers.