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Winter Weather Forecasting

WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2021 at 15:40

Tender

16 Jul 2021 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The West Berkshire District Council is conducting a tender for a service titled "Winter Weather Forecasting," which falls under the weather-forecasting services category. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed following its initial tender phase. The contract value is approximately £388,000, and is set to commence from 1st October 2021, with a duration of five years, potentially extendable by three additional years. The service is specifically aimed at supporting the Berkshire Consortium authorities, providing critical information on road conditions through an Ice Prediction System and Road Weather Outstations installed across the region.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weather forecasting services, data management, or those with expertise in environmental monitoring systems. Companies that can effectively leverage existing weather stations and sensors, and manage data presentation for practical use by duty officers, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, allowing both established firms and innovative smaller enterprises to compete for a substantial, long-term contract in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Winter Weather Forecasting

Notice Description

The authorities operate an Ice Prediction System with Road Weather Outstations with road sensors which are installed at a number of locations on the road network throughout the area. The data provided by the outstations is shared between the Authorities. The outstations provide information on road conditions. The successful Contractor/Service Provider will be expected to manage this information and present it in a suitable format to the Authorities for use by its duty officers. The data will not be available to share with any other party without the express written consent of the Authority in question.The service is the provision of domain-based winter weather forecasting service utilising existing weather stations/sensors within the Berkshire Consortium area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Berkshire District Council, Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Reading Borough Council, The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Slough Borough Council and Wokingham Borough Council (the Berkshire Consortium) have agreed to work together on the procurement and management of a Road Weather Forecast and Information Service. The Contractor will enter in to a contract with West Berkshire District Council as the Lead Authority. Access to observation data and forecast information will be accessible to all Authorities listed above.The authorities operate an Ice Prediction System with Road Weather Outstations with road sensors which are installed at a number of locations on the road network throughout the area. The data provided by the outstations is shared between the Authorities. The outstations provide information on road conditions. The successful Contractor/Service Provider will be expected to manage this information and present it in a suitable format to the Authorities for use by its duty officers. The data will not be available to share with any other party without the express written consent of the Authority in question.The service is the provision of domain-based winter weather forecasting service utilising existing weather stations/sensors within the Berkshire Consortium area.The contract will be a single supplier contract, for an initial duration of five years, extendable up to a maximum of 3 years, effective from 1st October 2021.

Renewal: End of initial term (5 years)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c8b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023364-2021
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
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£388,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Service Manager Commissioning
Contact Email
robert.bradfield@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1635519925

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

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