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SC19051 - Winter Weather Forecasting

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jul 2020 at 12:51

Award Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2020 at 14:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is seeking to procure Winter Weather Forecasting Services through a selective tendering process, identified as SC19051. This service supports the Highways, Transportation & Waste division and aims to ensure safe road passage during winter conditions in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17 April 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence in June 2020 and last for three years, with the possibility of two additional twelve-month extensions. The total value of the contract is £90,000, and it encompasses providing tailored weather forecasts across seven climatic domains, including one for Medway Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weather forecasting services, particularly those that can deliver accurate and timely weather information to assist in winter road management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing web-based applications for data delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on efficiency gains through the use of technology to support local authorities makes this an attractive proposition for firms positioned within the Highways and Transportation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC19051 - Winter Weather Forecasting

Notice Description

The requirement for Winter Service Weather Forecasting Services is within the Highways, Transportation & Waste (HT&W) division of Kent County Council who have a duty to ensure the effective discharge of the Council's statutory duties and powers as Local Transport & Highway Authority, in particular its duty of care to help ensure safe passage for road users.. HT&W are not responsible for motorways and trunk roads which are maintained by Highways England A bespoke winter road weather forecast is required to enable decision makers to have accurate information to instruct salting action around the county. Daily forecasts delivered electronically are needed during the winter service period. Winter service activities are costly, but efficiencies can be gained with accurate and timely weather information. If ice, frost or snow is predicted salting will take place on about 30% of the maintainable network (approximately 2,500Km). More roads will be treated if severe winter weather is expected. The Winter Service Weather Forecasting Contract is for a daily weather forecasting service during the winter service forecast periods, comprising text and graphical forecasts issued to Vaisala Ltd, together with access to this data via the internet directly to the Provider's web site. All data to be available 24 hours a day during the winter service periods. Additionally, electronic information is to be compatible to enable the use of appropriate web-based applications used by the County Council as part of its mobile and out of hours working arrangements. The weather forecasting service will be tailored to meet the needs of HT&W over seven climatic domains, plus an additional domain for Medway Council, these domains are shown in the ITT. Each domain has at least one dedicated weather station forecast site provided and maintained by Vaisala Ltd. The Consultant will also have access to other weather stations in Kent owned and maintained by Highways England. These and the other Kent weather stations are shown in the ITT HT&W are currently conducting a trial of 120 road surface temperature sensors and will be using this information to assist in redefining its domains. The new domains may be operational by the start of this contract and the Council reserves the right to include these in the contract. The service includes forecasts for Medway The Contract will be the New Engineering Contract (NEC3) Professional Services Contract The Contract is anticipated to commence in June 2020 for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month period. This is a Below OJEU threshold procurement, the procedure can be found in the tender documentation Suppliers can access the tender documentation by submitting an expression of interest via the Kent Business Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f84a74a-d562-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb3b1610-7827-4a44-96f8-7616d6e447ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1206bc64-7efa-4e4c-9f02-1a15d9de65dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated 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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,255 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2020 - 21 Apr 2023 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METEOGROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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