Award

Provision of Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service" in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14 September 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £240,000, commenced on 1 October 2016 and is set to run until 1 September 2020, indicating a long-term commitment to maintaining road safety through effective weather forecasting services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in meteorological services and related technologies. Companies that specialise in weather forecasting, road safety management, or those that can develop innovative solutions for ice prediction would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector market, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships in the future.

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Notice Title

Provision of Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service

Notice Description

Contracts Finder Award Notice re Cumbria County Council requires a Contractor to supply a countywide road weather forecasting and ice prediction service which provides an adequate level of information to enable the Authority to determine whether roads in their area will require treatment to prevent the formation of ice, or settling of snow, such as might impede or endanger traffic on these roads.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189dc934-67c8-457d-a266-ff4c096a6702
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,492 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8NA
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Currock
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

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