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Weather Forecasting and Weather Station Bureau Services

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Sep 2025 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The North Yorkshire Council, titled "Weather Forecasting and Weather Station Bureau Services," involves an open procedure to establish contracts within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. With a classification under the CPV code 71351600 for weather-forecasting services, the tender has reached the award stage and was completed on 30th September 2025. The contract, which commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to end on 30th June 2032, aims to encompass both Winter Forecasting and Bureau Service elements. The procurement, valued at £1,449,578, was designed to potentially offer a variant for a combined delivery, promoting efficiencies if identified after bid evaluations. The awarded suppliers, METDESK Limited and Vaisala Limited, indicate a high-quality provision through these large-scale companies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in weather forecasting, data capture, maintenance of data network equipment, and weather stations. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the procurement method highlights suitability for such entities. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive weather services and the capability to handle large-scale operations might find this procurement beneficial for expanding their footprint or entering new markets. This contract supports business growth through long-term engagements, which can lead to enhanced service offerings and improved market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weather Forecasting and Weather Station Bureau Services

Notice Description

To procure this service through an Open procedure and establish two contracts encompassing the Winter Forecasting and Bureau Service elements across the council area. A variant option for a combined offer will also be included as these projects will be offered to the market in tandem. From the market research there are some suppliers in the market who could fulfil both contracts and there could be opportunity to delivery efficiencies from a variant. Any variant will only be reviewed one the compliant bids have been evaluated and provisional preferred supplier identified

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-064d5534-865e-43f9-b84b-58c2ff1a2112
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9cec5b-a282-4e5f-a7a3-186d1d0a0144
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

38127000 - Weather stations

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

72313000 - Data capture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,449,578 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,449,578 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

METDESK

VAISALA

Further Information

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