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Tender for the Weather Forecasting Service for Herefordshire Council

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2024 at 16:42

Award Notice
Tender

29 Aug 2024 at 11:49

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2024 at 11:27

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Aug 2024 at 11:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for a weather forecasting service, primarily supporting the council's Winter Service Plan. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective weather-forecasting services essential for the Public Realm contract facilitated by Balfour Beatty Living Places. MetDesk Limited has been appointed to utilise the council's existing weather stations and sensors, providing valuable insights and operational efficiency. The contract, worth £129,977.49, starts on 25th September 2024 and extends up to 30th September 2027 with a possible six-month extension, covering the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in weather forecasting and meteorological services. Organisations with innovative solutions and expertise in leveraging existing infrastructure alongside their resources will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit due to the suitability criteria favouring them. By engaging with this opportunity, businesses can enhance their portfolios, build long-term relationships with local councils, and contribute to essential public services, thereby driving business expansion and market presence in the West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Weather Forecasting Service for Herefordshire Council

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for the provision of a high quality, cost effective weather forecasting service. The council require a provider who will bring their experience and innovative solutions to deliver a valued service to the County of Herefordshire. The weather forecasting service provision is to support the delivery of the council's Winter Service Plan. The operational service is undertaken as part of the Public Realm contract, provided by Balfour Beatty Living Places. The service provider will utilise the council's existing weather stations/sensors (serviced by the council's Weather Station and Sensor/Bureau service provider) and operate alongside the weather forecast provider's own resources. The contract period is for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 6 months. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out using the Open Procedure. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9fe00fb-4285-43d1-81ca-ea6c19b2283d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9594bc10-a1bf-4f99-8e73-069bedccdb8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,977 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 3-4 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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Aksana Hironak
Contact Email
aksana.hironak@herefordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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