Tender

LPS CAS - Weather Forecasting Services - RFQ 15317700

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Mar 2022 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Weather Forecasting Services (RFQ 15317700) has been completed by Lancashire County Council, a local authority based in Preston, England. The tender had a total value of £104,000 and was categorised under weather-forecasting services. The open procedure allowed for competitive bids, and the tender period concluded on 19th April 2022, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2022 and running until 30th September 2026. The council operates an Ice Prediction System supported by road Weather Stations across the North West region, requiring effective management and presentation of weather data by the successful service provider.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the weather forecasting and environmental services sector, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing accurate weather data management and innovative forecasting solutions would thrive in this competitive landscape. With the increasing demand for reliable information on road conditions, businesses with expertise in meteorology and data analytics are well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders and expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CAS - Weather Forecasting Services - RFQ 15317700

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council operates an Ice Prediction System with road Weather Stations with road sensors which are installed at a number of locations on the road network throughout the County. The Weather Stations provide current information on road conditions. The successful Weather Forecast Service Provider will be expected to manage this information and present Weather Forecast data in a format acceptable to the Authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4eca849c-f779-4f2d-a733-03611d549488
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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