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GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2017 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Shropshire Council, which has awarded a contract titled "GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract." This contract falls under the weather-forecasting services category and is located in Shrewsbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently at the award stage, this contract was made effective on 1st October 2017, with a contract duration of four years, extendable by an additional two years. The total contract value is £90,000, and the tender period ended on 20th September 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weather forecasting services, especially those capable of leveraging existing weather stations for enhanced accuracy. Companies with experience in providing domain-specific forecasting, particularly large firms or voluntary sector organisations, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, thereby positioning themselves to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract

Notice Description

This is an award notice for 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 is a single supplier contract, for an initial duration of four years, with an extension of up to 2 years, effective from 1st October 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fd0c7ab-1577-4215-8089-7d6835c2d75d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecc4e4c-cc8f-4a34-abb8-768e799b1d11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2023 Over 5 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
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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