Award

LCRCA WINTER BUREAU AND FORECASTING

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jul 2021 at 12:05

Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting" is initiated by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) with the aim of providing vital winter services across the region. This tender is classified under "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services," and falls within the services category, specifically addressing the maintenance of highways to ensure safety and accessibility during winter. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 23 April 2021. The estimated contract value is £650,000, with the contract period commencing from 26 July 2021 and concluding on 21 July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in sectors such as road weather forecasting, winter equipment supply, and climatology services. Companies specialising in these areas have the potential to compete effectively, particularly those that can demonstrate quality service delivery alongside competitive pricing. As the successful service provider will be responsible for the effective supervision and regular checks of all associated services and equipment, businesses with a strong track record in service reliability and competency in managing similar contracts will likely excel in this bidding process.

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Notice Title

LCRCA WINTER BUREAU AND FORECASTING

Notice Description

The Authorities have clear responsibilities to their residents to maintain the highway in safe and accessible condition and to achieve this, during winter, use a number of specialised services and equipment that require a high degree of reliability. The successful Service Provider is to exercise effective control over the quality of this service through his supervision. The Service Provider is, in addition to his supervision during the delivery of contract, to provide regular checks on all services and equipment covered by this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authorities have clear responsibilities to their residents to maintain the highway in safe and accessible condition and to achieve this, during winter, use a number of specialised services and equipment that require a high degree of reliability. The successful Service Provider is to exercise effective control over the quality of this service through his supervision. The Service Provider is, in addition to his supervision during the delivery of contract, to provide regular checks on all services and equipment covered by this contract.

Renewal: The Procurement process will start 6 months prior to the contract end date

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029d83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016216-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

37411000 - Winter equipments

38120000 - Meteorological instruments

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71351610 - Meteorology services

71351611 - Climatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 21 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
6 month prior to current contract ending March 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)

Contact Name
Procurement, Procurement Team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

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