Award

Weather Forecasting

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Sep 2020 at 11:55

Award Notice
Tender

18 Jul 2019 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2019 at 09:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Weather Forecasting" contract is conducted by South Gloucestershire Council, located in Yate, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically classified as "Weather-forecasting services" within the CPV scheme. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period started on 1st October 2019 and runs until 30th September 2024. The tender was awarded on 15th September 2019, with a total contract value of £150,000. The contract requires a range of weather forecasting services throughout the year, alongside climate change monitoring and related training.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in meteorological services and training. Businesses that offer innovative weather forecasting solutions, climate monitoring technologies, or educational modules on weather phenomena would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enable such businesses to expand their market presence while contributing vital services to local government operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weather Forecasting

Notice Description

South Gloucestershire Council requires a contractor to provide: winter weather forecasting (1st Oct. - 30 April, each year); summer weather forecasting (1 May - 30 Sept., each year); climate change monitoring (1st Oct. - 30 Sept., each year); and training (Task order).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6b1ff6-7fc6-44d2-ad3b-522a4fcef44f
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 1 Dec 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 7PN
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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