Tender

Weather Forecasting Systems

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 14:42

Tender

05 Aug 2024 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of bespoke weather forecasting systems. The procurement, under the industry category of Weather-forecasting services (CPV code 71351600), is aimed at aiding OCC Duty Officers in making informed decisions concerning winter road treatments, with features for recording and recalling forecasts and decision information for over six years. The contract will cover services in England, United Kingdom and has a total value of £90,000. The tender process follows an open procedure (below threshold) and the deadline for submission is 27th September 2024 at 10:00 AM. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2025 and end by 30th April 2028.

This tender presents ample opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in weather forecasting services and emergency response systems. Companies with expertise in user-friendly, domain-based forecasting solutions and capability in recording and documenting emergency calls will find this contract beneficial. The extended contract duration and consistent need for road safety measures ensure sustained business growth for the successful bidder. Business growth can be driven by the innovative application of technology in public safety and emergency response services brought forth by this procurement.

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Notice Title

Weather Forecasting Systems

Notice Description

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. The product also requires the ability to record and recall forecast and decision information for a period of 6 yrs +. The system is also required to be able from Duty officers to document any out of hours emergency calls throughout the year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704c7b58-9acc-4c67-a08a-57a0ee4d6d7a
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, VCSE
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Robert Post
Contact Email
robert.post@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1865000000

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

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