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LPS CAS - Weather Bureau and Maintenance Services - RFQ 15297594

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Mar 2022 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for Weather Forecasting Bureau Data Services and the Maintenance, Calibration, Refurbishment, and Replacement of Weather-Related Equipment under the project titled “LPS CAS - Weather Bureau and Maintenance Services - RFQ 15297594”. This tender belongs to the services category, specifically classified under weather-forecasting services (CPV code 71351600). The contract has a total value of £172,000, with a contract period starting on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender was initially published on 3rd August 2021, with the tender period closing on 3rd September 2021.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in weather forecasting, meteorological data services, and the maintenance of related equipment. Companies that focus on innovative meteorological solutions, possess expertise in weather-related technologies, or have proficiency in servicing and calibrating weather instruments would find this contract particularly relevant. The successful bidder, Vaisala Ltd, exemplifies the type of larger providers capable of meeting the requirements of this contract, indicating a potential market for both established and emerging businesses within this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

LPS CAS - Weather Bureau and Maintenance Services - RFQ 15297594

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council is to undertake a procurement exercise for the procurement of Weather Forecasting Bureau Data Services and Maintenance of and/or Calibration of Weather-Related Equipment and Refurbishment of and/or Replacement of Weather-Related Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6342c3d3-0a2d-4080-aaba-4991e73e8e75
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£172,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£168,484 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

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