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Weather Forecasting systems

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a bespoke domain-based weather forecasting service, essential for informing winter road treatment decisions. The contract, under the title "Weather Forecasting systems", falls under weather-forecasting services (CPV code 71351600) and serves the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure and had a tender period ending on 27th September 2024. Key dates include the award date of 13th January 2025 and the contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028, with a contract value estimated at £90,000.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in weather forecasting services, especially those within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project prioritises companies capable of providing innovative, high-quality forecasting solutions that can support public infrastructure management during winter. Awarded to Metdesk Limited, a large-scale supplier, this project can help businesses expand their portfolios, enhance their service offerings, and strengthen their presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Weather Forecasting systems

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is looking to procure a bespoke domain based weather forecasting service to enable OCC Duty Officers to make informed decisions relating to the winter treatment of roads.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c84bb7c8-2900-4bd3-b0c3-c5304f60f0a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15330f5d-cec4-4ff7-ac58-136dc1a95a92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,932 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

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