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ITEP1026 SWIS Severe Weather Information Service

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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11 Sep 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "ITEP1026 SWIS Severe Weather Information Service" has been successfully completed by National Highways, located in Guilford, England. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on weather-forecasting services. Covering a broad delivery area including the United Kingdom and several international territories, this direct award contract was valued at £936,513. The award to Civica UK Ltd. was finalised on 10th September 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 30th September 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing meteorological and IT services, particularly those capable of supporting complex systems transitions such as Azure migrations and NRTS connectivity. While this specific contract was awarded through direct awarding, staying informed about such projects can provide insights into future opportunities where competitive tendering may be applicable. Companies with strategic expertise in large-scale IT solutions and weather services, especially those looking to expand nationally and internationally, would benefit from monitoring similar opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITEP1026 SWIS Severe Weather Information Service

Notice Description

Severe Weather Information Service (SWIS) to ensure continuation of service and completion of ongoing strategic repositioning works. During the transitional period to complete the Azure migration project in full plus deliver NRTS connectivity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d065f5f3-bfbd-414d-a22c-1808dbaa61ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47bfc0b6-49a6-4e1a-b263-325a736faf0c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£936,513 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£936,513 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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