Award

Weather Forecast Services

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

20 Sep 2018 at 09:43

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

22 Aug 2018 at 09:56

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

22 Aug 2018 at 09:43

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Aug 2018 at 09:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for "Weather Forecast Services," aimed at providing a winter highways weather forecasting service. This tender was initiated on 22 August 2018 and closed on 10 September 2018. The contract, valued at £120,000, is classified under weather-forecasting services and will support the ten Greater Manchester Authorities in enhancing their winter maintenance operations, ensuring safe highway conditions during adverse weather. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2018 and will run until 30 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering accurate and reliable weather forecasts. Companies equipped with the necessary technical expertise and resources to meet the rigorous standards required by the AGMA winter maintenance group will be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Engaging in this procurement can facilitate relationships with local councils and expand service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weather Forecast Services

Notice Description

Rochdale Borough Council, acting on behalf of itself and the nine other Greater Manchester Authorities, are seeking to appoint a winter highways weather forecasting service supplier with appropriate skills and resource available to undertake the exacting requirements of the AGMA winter maintenance group (AGMA). The Ten Greater Manchester Authorities include:- Bolton Council Bury Council Manchester City Council Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council Salford City Council Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Trafford Council Wigan Council To maintain the highway network in as safe a condition as possible for its users during adverse weather events has required a combination of technical skills allied to accurate weather forecasts to enable decision makers to plan and implement effective treatments of the highway. It is therefore very important that weather forecasts can be shown to meet the standards of accuracy and quality for a contract of this type. Additional information: Please do not contact the buyer directly, please use the above link to see the advertised opportunity. Any questions must also be facilitated through the message and answer facility via the CHEST.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5139965f-024e-46d7-869a-72142c9c6367
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,130 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 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
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

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