Tender

Provision of Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is currently seeking contractors for the provision of a Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service. This tender, published on 1st June 2016, is classified under the transport services industry and falls within the environmental services and weather-forecasting sectors. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 11th July 2016. The contract is slated to commence on 31st August 2016 and will run for four years, ending on 31st August 2020. The service will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom, with an estimated value of £240,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and transport services, particularly those that can provide advanced meteorological instruments and forecasting capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions tailored to local needs. Companies with proven experience in weather-related services or those equipped with the requisite technology can leverage this tender to expand their presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service

Notice Description

Cumbria County Council requires a Contractor to supply a countywide road weather forecasting and ice prediction service which provides an adequate level of information to enable the Authority to determine whether roads in their area will require treatment to prevent the formation of ice, or settling of snow, such as might impede or endanger traffic on these roads. Tender documents are available via https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ All correspondence must be the Chest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb7ccbd5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3748f844-50db-4619-96a8-dd0dce256163
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 31 Aug 2020 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8NA
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Currock
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

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