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NEPO230 Weather Forecasting Services

ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2019 at 11:55

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2019 at 11:49

Tender

16 Apr 2019 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils is seeking to establish a framework contract for Weather Forecasting Services, designated as NEPO230. This initiative primarily aims to assist NEPO Contracting Authorities in their Winter Service Management Requirements by utilising road weather data. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having commenced on 2nd August 2019. The contract duration is set from 5th August 2019 to 4th August 2023, with a total value of £850,000. The tender was published on 16th April 2019 and was conducted through an open procurement method, concluding on 28th May 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in weather forecasting and related services, particularly those capable of leveraging existing data systems. Companies specialising in meteorological services, data analytics, and IT solutions for forecasting would find this opportunity particularly well-suited for growth. As the contract facilitates the provision of vital services that support public authorities in managing winter weather impacts, firms with expertise in these areas are encouraged to participate in future tender processes.

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Notice Title

NEPO230 Weather Forecasting Services

Notice Description

NEPO seeks to establish a framework contract for Weather Forecasting Services, which will support NEPO Contracting Authorities in delivering their Winter Service Management Requirements. The Forecasting Service provider will utilise road weather data, which is collected and made available under an existing NEPO Framework (NEPO217 Weather Bureau and Helpdesk Service with Upgrade and Maintenance of Outstation Equipment). Weather Forecasting Services are required to be provided in conjunction with the utilisation of the collected data and the development of forecasting information, which is to be made available to Contracting Authorities via upload to the existing Bureau system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84dc0182-ddae-4c2e-b3db-7ac1639f1ad4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2019 - 4 Aug 2023 4-5 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
ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3AF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

METDESK

METEOGROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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