Award

Winter Weather Forecasting

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

12 Oct 2018 at 08:01

Award Notice
Tender

03 Aug 2018 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is seeking a supplier for a Winter Weather Forecasting service to enhance its Winter Service and Highway Maintenance operations. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for Weather-forecasting services, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 25th September 2018, with the contract period set from 1st October 2018 until 30th April 2023. The service is intended for delivery primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and interested parties could access relevant documentation via supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in weather forecasting services. Businesses that can provide timely and accurate weather data are particularly well suited to compete for this contract, which aims to minimise highway hazards during winter months. With a contract duration of five years, successful bidders will play a crucial role in ensuring safe travel on local roads during adverse weather conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Weather Forecasting

Notice Description

North Somerset Council requires a road weather forecast service to aid the delivery of an effective and efficient Winter Service and Highway Maintenance function. The weather forecast is an essential source of information that informs and allows decisions to be taken in a timely and appropriate fashion to reduce hazards that may be presented to highway users. The service is required for 5 years commencing in October 2018 and terminating April 2023. Quotation documents can be accessed at supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b22cb4f-ad3f-4131-a625-b7dabfff1705
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/730d6ef6-2168-4220-b7c7-89b914279c77
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
SME, VCSE
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Apr 2023 4-5 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
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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