Tender

Highways Winter Service Forecasting Contract

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jan 2018 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a "Highways Winter Service Forecasting Contract." This contract falls under the services category, specifically for weather-forecasting services, and is intended to aid the effective delivery of the Winter Service for the council. The procurement process is conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 26 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2018, with an initial duration of three years and the option for two additional one-year extensions. All services will be delivered at locations within Worcestershire, West Midlands, UK, specifically at the identified postal code WR5 2NP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in weather forecasting and related technological solutions, enabling them to play a critical role in assisting local authorities with weather preparations and road safety management during winter periods. Companies offering innovative forecasting technologies or local climatic data services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster business growth by establishing partnerships with public sector organisations and enhancing the efficiency of their operations during winter weather conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Winter Service Forecasting Contract

Notice Description

The Council is looking to commission a localised weather forecasting solution for the purpose of assisting in the delivery of an effective and efficient Winter Service. This is an essential resources as it assists those managing the Winter Service to make informed decisions as to when, for example, the gritting fleet should be deployed and the nature of gritting/salting that is appropriate, based on local climatic data and subsequent, specific, forecasting. Without this service Worcestershire County Council (WCC) may fail in its common-law duty of care to maintain safe highways and, conversely, may deploy the gritting fleet unnecessarily at a cost disproportionate to the cost of the weather forecasting service. The contract will be a single supplier contract, for an initial duration of three years, extendable at the Authority's discretion for a further two periods of one year each, up to a maximum of five years, effective from May 2018. The Service is carried out under the terms and conditions of the NEC4 Professional Services Short Contract, published in June 2017, by the Institution of Civil Engineers. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3785af91-4f83-4cfd-bab5-af7a598c2b31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f50619e-269e-4862-9f06-97ce47e26018
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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