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CP2275-22 Highway Winter Service Weather Forecast for South West Consortium

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2023 at 10:41

Award Notice
Tender

21 Jun 2023 at 12:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Devon County Council has awarded a contract for a Highway Winter Service Weather Forecast for the South West Consortium, with a total value of £800,000. The consortium comprises various councils in the South West region, including Devon, Torbay, and Plymouth, among others. The contract period spans seven years, starting from October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2030.

This tender presents a business opportunity for suppliers of weather-forecasting services, particularly those familiar with managing highway infrastructure in winter conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable bidders. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties can express their interest via the Supplying the South West Procurement Portal. The contract value is substantial, offering growth potential for businesses operating in the weather forecasting and service delivery sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2275-22 Highway Winter Service Weather Forecast for South West Consortium

Notice Description

A South West Consortium has been formed for the purposes of procuring and Weather Forecasting Service. The road weather forecast service is required so that they can deliver an effective and efficient Winter Service and Highway Maintenance function, reacting in a timely and appropriate fashion to any hazards that may be presented to highway users in winter and optionally for supporting Highway Maintenance activities during the summer. It is expected that that the forecaster will be fully conversant with the national code of practice Well Managed Highway Infrastructure, and any future variants of this code and national best practice, as set out by the National Winter Service Research Group NWSRG and seek to provide the client with appropriate weather information to enable them to fully comply with these, regarding winter service decision making. Joint procurement for South West Consortium which comprises of Devon County Council. Torbay Council. Plymouth City Council. Dorset Council. Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council Option to extend 4 x 12 months (maximum term of seven years) at the discretion of Devon Procurement Service. Additional information: To express your interest in this business opportunity visit Supplying the South West Procurement Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0924779e-ac8a-4e8a-b3fa-390e49eb18d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4055b0cf-a3d0-4cb7-9452-d0273e0e1038
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracey White
Contact Email
tracey.white@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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