Tender

GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Aug 2017 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Shropshire Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for a weather forecasting contract titled "GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005". This tender, which falls under the services category specifically for weather-forecasting, is located in Shrewsbury within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an active status and a tender period ending on 5th September 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2017 and has an initial duration of four years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the Shropshire Council has indicated that the contract may suit economic operators within this category. Businesses specialising in weather forecasting services, particularly those with experience in utilising domain-based systems and existing weather stations, will find this a fitting opportunity to engage with local government operations. Competing firms that can demonstrate their ability to provide reliable winter weather forecasting services will be well-placed to contribute to this initiative, enhancing their business growth while serving community needs.

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Notice Title

GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract

Notice Description

The service is the provision of domain-based winter weather forecasting service utilising Shropshire Council's existing weather stations/sensors alongside the supplier's own resources. The contract will be a single supplier contract, for an initial duration of four years, with an extension of up to 2 years, effective from 1st October 2017. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b68b8a-68fc-4e9b-a28f-f344eba7e01c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@shropshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441743252992

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY2 6ND
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

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