Award

DfI Roads and Rivers - Provision of Roads Winter Service and Foyle Bridge Wind Speed Forecasting Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2021 at 07:54

Tender

29 Jun 2021 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is currently engaged in a procurement process for the contract titled "DfI Roads and Rivers - Provision of Roads Winter Service and Foyle Bridge Wind Speed Forecasting Services," categorised under weather-forecasting services. The tender was initiated on 29 June 2021 and is set to conclude with a bid submission deadline on 2 August 2021. This open procurement process covers various locations within the UK, specifically aiming to enhance winter road weather forecasting and provide wind speed forecasts for Foyle Bridge in Londonderry. The estimated value of the contract is £550,000, lasting for an initial period of 360 days with possible extensions for up to four additional years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological services and forecasting technologies, particularly those that can provide bespoke solutions tailored to public sector requirements. Companies with expertise in weather analysis, data reporting, and the provision of alert systems would be well-suited to compete in this market. Participating in such public contracts not only allows businesses to grow their portfolios but also to establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies, enhancing their credibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

DfI Roads and Rivers - Provision of Roads Winter Service and Foyle Bridge Wind Speed Forecasting Services

Notice Description

The Department wishes to employ a suitably experienced and resourced forecasting supplier to deliver bespoke winter road weather forecasts during the winter service period and to deliver a bespoke wind speed forecast / alerting service for Foyle Bridge in Londonderry throughout the year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department wishes to employ a suitably experienced and resourced forecasting supplier to deliver bespoke winter road weather forecasts during the winter service period and to deliver a bespoke wind speed forecast / alerting service for Foyle Bridge in Londonderry throughout the year.

Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for 4 further periods of up to 1 year each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c196
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pb2@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8GB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METEOGROUP

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