Award

NEPO217 Winter Bureau & Helpdesk Service with Upgrade and Maintenance of Outstation Equipment

ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2018 at 16:12

Tender

25 Jan 2018 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Association of North East Councils, who are seeking tenders for the "NEPO217 Winter Bureau & Helpdesk Service with Upgrade and Maintenance of Outstation Equipment". This service falls under the weather stations category and is set to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with tenders having been submitted by 1st March 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2018 and will be active until 30th June 2023, with an overall value of £1,400,000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in services related to weather stations, maintenance of data network equipment, and weather forecasting services. Suppliers equipped to manage the operation and maintenance of weather station equipment, along with remote monitoring capabilities, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the comprehensive nature of the service required, companies with experience in providing both technical support and user-friendly data accessibility solutions are likely to see the most success.

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Notice Title

NEPO217 Winter Bureau & Helpdesk Service with Upgrade and Maintenance of Outstation Equipment

Notice Description

The purpose of the solution is to provide the operation and maintenance to a network of existing weather station equipment. The collection and management of data from each outstation, with remote monitoring of weather conditions, a maintained bureau service, with helpdesk which enables users to view, download and monitor data and information or identify any faults to outstations. Availability to view forecasting information (provided by Member Authorities' Forecast Provider) via upload to the bureau system. The solution also includes the provision of the replacement of existing weather station equipment, where there is a requirement to upgrade the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcd4cafb-b24d-44a5-9d12-7db7356dea1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d681a1a0-0b3d-44ed-ad64-b240925ea096
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38127000 - Weather stations

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 Over 5 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
ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS
Contact Name
Michelle Armstrong
Contact Email
michelle.armstrong@nepo.org
Contact Phone
+44(0)7989428362

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3AF
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FINDLAY IRVINE

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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