United Kingdom-Reading: Research and development services and related consultancy services – Framework Lead

The current contract for Research and development services and related consultancy services – Framework Lead is projected to end on 16-OCT-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: Copernicus_CAMS_72 Solar radiation products.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Services
Service category No 27: Other services
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance: On contractor’s premises.
NUTS code

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with a single operator
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in months: 36
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 1 100 000 and 1 400 000 EUR

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): This ITT is to provide and continuously evaluate the CAMS products related to solar radiation. This includes global UV irradiance monitoring and forecasts, as well as global (clear sky) and multi-continental (Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia as defined by the METEOSAT field of view to take into account clouds) solar irradiance databases. Time series based on an on-request access to long-term data sets and several days’ near real-time information should be made available to users, targeting particularly solar energy applications. The successful bidder will have to demonstrate expertise in the field as well as a proven track record of delivering operational quality-controlled solar energy services.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no