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NCC1359 Provision of Winder Bureau and Road Weather Station Maintenance Services

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council, based in Morpeth, has successfully concluded the awarding stage of the contract titled "NCC1359 Provision of Winter Bureau and Road Weather Station Maintenance Services." This project is classified under the industry category of winter-maintenance vehicles and involves maintaining ten weather station assets within the North East of England. The procurement process was executed via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £51,046, commenced on 2nd September 2025 and will conclude on 2nd September 2026. The award was made to the supplier VAISALA, with the award notice published on 23rd October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and upgrade of winter bureau services and outstation equipment. Companies capable of delivering high-quality services within this stringent framework agreement, particularly those operating as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find such agreements particularly beneficial. With Northumberland County Council seeking reliable partners for the year-long project, businesses with expertise in weather station maintenance and related services may find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolio and enhance their regional presence.

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Notice Title

NCC1359 Provision of Winder Bureau and Road Weather Station Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Continuation of provision of Winter Bureau and Road Weather Outstation Maintenance Services for 2025-26 to cover 10 weather stations assets within Northumberland. Direct Award - NEPO217 - Winter Bureau & Helpdesk Service with Upgrade & Maintenance of Outstation Equipment. Lot 1: Winter Bureau Services, Upgrade and Maintenance of Outstation Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9533d6c-4a36-42d9-9cf4-becc2bfb663f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b11df-223f-4b0f-8a7e-4def1742483b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,046 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,046 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 2026 1-2 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
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)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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