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    ContractsDeveloping Earth Observation Methods to Monitor Severe Winter Weather for Wildlife Protection
    Awarded contract

    Developing Earth Observation Methods to Monitor Severe Winter Weather for Wildlife Protection

    Awarded
    £20.2k
    Published 22 May 2026

    Develop Earth Observation data methods to replace Met Office weather station data for the UK's Severe Weather Scheme, which protects vulnerable wild birds during frozen and snowy conditions.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 22 May 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £20.2k
    Published 22 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £20,160
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OX
      Oxidian Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    22 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) seeks a contractor with expertise in Earth Observation (EO) data and processing to develop an improved approach for assessing frozen ground and snow cover across England, Wales, and Scotland. This work will replace the current Met Office weather station data that JNCC uses to operate the Severe Weather Scheme (SWS), which advises on restricting shooting of wildfowl and waders during harsh winter conditions when birds are most vulnerable. Project Background: The SWS has operated since the 1980s, using manual weather station checks and later automated temperature thresholds to determine when shooting restrictions should be recommended. With the Met Office discontinuing their data service, JNCC requires an alternative data source that can reliably identify frozen or snow-covered ground conditions. Key Requirements: You will review available data sources (particularly EO datasets) that meet the following criteria: • Effectively assess ground state through temperature and snow cover metrics • Are freely or low-cost accessible • Provide data before 10:00 each morning for timely decision-making • Cover localised areas across England, Wales, and Scotland • Come from trusted, transparent, publicly available sources • Can be archived for future reference Project Deliverables: Objective 1: Conduct a light-touch literature review of relevant data sources and approaches, following UK government guidance on scoping reviews. Share screening methodology, included/excluded sources, and a summary of findings. Objective 2: Trial the most promising data source(s) using historical SWS data for comparison. Evaluate reliability for operational use and provide a recommendation for the optimal approach. Essential Skills: Advanced knowledge of EO datasets and data processing. Ornithological expertise is not required, as JNCC will provide necessary bird-related guidance. Budget: £25,000 including VAT

    Track record

    2 awards · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In media communications, JNCC SUPPORT CO has awarded 2 contracts to 1 supplier.

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    1. Oxidian Limited2× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06890f
    JS
    Buyer
    JNCC SUPPORT CO
    Sector
    Research & Innovation