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SS16 103 Road Weather Information System

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

04 Apr 2022 at 09:12

Award Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2017 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council, pertains to the maintenance and operation of a Road Weather Information System. This contract, titled "SS16 103 Road Weather Information System," falls under the services industry and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2025. The tender period has concluded, with the original deadline for submissions on 24th August 2017. The total contract value is £478,000, and it is aimed at ensuring the maintenance and operation of weather stations throughout Kent.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide technical and operational expertise in weather monitoring and data management. Businesses specialising in environmental services, IT solutions for data management, and maintenance operations of weather-related technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to safer and more efficient travel conditions in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS16 103 Road Weather Information System

Notice Description

This requirement is for Road Weather Information System Maintenance and operation required within the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate. The Contractor will be responsible for providing the whole of the maintenance and operation of the existing network of Weather Stations throughout the County of Kent. The Contractor will also be responsible for the following: Maintain and operate the existing network of Weather Stations and be responsible for the Inspection, Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Modification of the Installations/Equipment included within the Contract and stipulated in the Schedule of Equipment to the Specification. Operate a Bureau Service that provides the Employer with access to data from the Weather Stations owned and/or utilised by them. It must also manage and enable the flow of forecast and roadside Weather Station data between Meteogroup, the Contractor and the Employer, enabling the remote monitoring of road surface and atmospheric conditions for the detection and prediction of ice formation and other adverse weather conditions. The maintenance of associated Ice Prediction Software. Provide sensor data and camera images from Weather Stations that the Employer has permission to utilise from neighboring authorities.All work, labour, plant, equipment, materials and any other things necessary to complete the item are to be provided by the contractor. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=885ec5a3-7370-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc5b158f-9c77-4313-b3df-c4b345e4d665
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38127000 - Weather stations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£478,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2025 Over 5 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

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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