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AGMA Winter Weather Forecasting

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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28 Sep 2022 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council has awarded a contract for the AGMA Winter Weather Forecasting services to METDESK LIMITED. The contract, worth £196,825.50 GBP, has a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled to start on October 15, 2022, and end on April 14, 2025, benefiting businesses in the services category located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing weather-forecasting services to compete for a lucrative contract from the Trafford Council and other Greater Manchester Authorities. Companies with large-scale operations and experience in delivering accurate and timely weather forecasts are well-suited to pursue this opportunity. The successful bidder will be responsible for meeting the demanding requirements of the AGMA winter maintenance group, which includes various local councils within the Greater Manchester area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AGMA Winter Weather Forecasting

Notice Description

Rochdale Borough Council, acting on behalf of itself and the nine other Greater Manchester Authorities, are seeking to appoint a winter highways weather forecasting service supplier, with appropriate skills and resource available to undertake the exacting requirements of the AGMA winter maintenance group (AGMA). The Ten Greater Manchester Authorities include: - Bolton Council Bury Council Manchester City Council Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council Salford City Council Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Trafford Council Wigan Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5e20fe-9ead-422d-9aa6-502c71eed1b5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2022 - 14 Apr 2025 2-3 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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