Award

2333 Winter Road Weather Forecasting

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2024 at 09:44

Tender

31 May 2024 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "2333 Winter Road Weather Forecasting" for providing daily bespoke Winter weather forecasts for its gritter routes. This contract, under the industry category of engineering-related scientific and technical services with additional classification in weather-forecasting services, covers the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 13th August 2024, with the contract period set to start on 1st October 2024 and end on 30th September 2027. The key contract value is £288,459.81, with the entire procurement being completed as of its latest update on 29th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in weather forecasting and engineering-related scientific services to support public infrastructure and safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders due to the emphasis on bespoke services and the visible commitment to accessible procurement practices by Lincolnshire County Council. It can open avenues for long-term collaboration and enhance business growth in a highly specialized field that directly impacts regional public services.

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Notice Title

2333 Winter Road Weather Forecasting

Notice Description

This contract is to supply daily bespoke Winter weather forecasts for the gritter routes of Lincolnshire County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8174263-6c75-48a1-b88a-ea02ebf965ae
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£288,459 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carla Needham
Contact Email
carla.needham@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234112233

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
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
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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