Award

Winter Bureau and Weather Station Maintenance

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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Award

16 Sep 2025 at 15:29

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Winter Bureau and Weather Station Maintenance" has been completed, with Kirklees Council acting as the buying organisation. This tender, classified under the weather-forecasting services category (CPV code 71351600), was awarded on 16th September 2025 and covers multiple districts including Bradford, Leeds, Kirklees, Wakefield, and Calderdale in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework Agreement, under Transport Technology & Associated Services, Lot 7. The contract will last for 36 months from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a total value of £346,502.65.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the weather and environmental services industry, particularly those that can provide comprehensive maintenance services. SME companies like Vaisala Limited, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the viability for small to medium enterprises to successfully engage with such contracts. Firms with expertise in delivering regional support across multiple areas within the UK, particularly those with capabilities to manage infrastructure for weather stations, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Bureau and Weather Station Maintenance

Notice Description

This Contract is for the provision of Winter Bureau & Weather Station Maintenance (the "Services") across multiple districts, including, the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council; Leeds City Council; the Borough of Kirklees Council; Wakefield Metropolitan District Council; and Calderdale Council (the "Commissioning Parties"). This has been awarded directly under the CCS Framework Agreement; Transport Technology & Associated Services; Lot 7 and will be in place for 36 months. The Contract Award notice for this Framework is: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2fcb72d0-507b-4569-a3e5-a014bd22a355?origin=SearchResults&p=1 and was procured and issued by Crown Commercial Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a72ad61-c300-46f0-9e2c-45332f73aab3
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
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
£346,502 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£346,502 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 6NT
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Dalton
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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