Award

Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jul 2021 at 07:55

Tender

24 Feb 2021 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being carried out by Midlothian Council for the "Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services," primarily classified under weather-forecasting services. The tender is currently in the active stage and will conclude on 1st April 2021 for submissions. It includes a contract period from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024 and involves delivery across various regions in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding from various suppliers, with a project value of £531,960.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, particularly for companies specialising in meteorological services and associated technology solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in quality service provision, along with competitive pricing, are encouraged to participate. Additionally, organisations that have expertise in community engagement and targeted recruitment may find this contract especially suitable, as the buying entity is interested in community benefits and social regeneration linked to this procurement.

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Notice Title

Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services

Notice Description

Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services

Renewal: Extension of two further one year periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0295e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017301-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38127000 - Weather stations

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£531,960 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
February 2026

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Graham Halliday
Contact Email
cpu@westlothian.gov.uk, enquiry.procurement@fife.gov.uk, graham.halliday@midlothian.gov.uk, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@midlothian.gov.uk, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500, +44 1314693922, +44 1506281814, +44 1620827827, +44 1835824000, +44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

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