Award

Winter Bureau Service and Maintenance Contract

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2022 at 12:18

Award Notice
Tender

21 Apr 2022 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Winter Bureau Service and Maintenance to Vaisala Ltd. The contract, worth £624,000 GBP, involves weather-forecasting services and will run from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on May 23, 2022. The award was published on August 10, 2022, with the contract starting on September 1, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in weather-forecasting services to compete for a significant contract. Companies experienced in providing reliable and consistent services related to highway maintenance during winter periods would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's decision to outsource such specialized services highlights potential growth opportunities for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Bureau Service and Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authorities (GMCA) have a responsibility to their residents to maintain the highway in a safe condition during the winter maintenance period. Each authority uses a number of specialised services and equipment that require a high degree of reliability and consistency in delivery to inform winter managers of forecasted weather conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43fa4679-dd82-473f-9a87-6e43605d8e8d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0f4cf6-615a-42e9-a297-b7b4d400b756
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£624,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£624,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 3-4 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

Further Information

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