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Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract

National Highways

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08 May 2022 at 16:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract", was conducted by National Highways, aiming to provide essential weather forecasting services across the UK. This contract falls under the services category with a specific focus on weather-forecasting services. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the process has now reached the award stage. The contract encompasses three regional lots and one national lot, with a total value of approximately £3.0 million. Key dates include contract signings on 1st June 2021 and 1st July 2021, and the procurement is set to address operational requirements for Highways England in navigating severe weather impacts on roads, particularly in Leeds and the Central region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological services, particularly those with capabilities to deliver reliable and timely weather information. Companies that can offer innovative forecasting technology and have the ability to manage operations across different regions in the UK will find this tender particularly suited. The details around the evaluation criteria—focusing heavily on quality and commercial aspects—suggest that firms that can demonstrate a strong track record in these areas are well-positioned to compete effectively for these contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract

Notice Description

This procurement is for the replacement of the weather forecast information service at Highways England and will provide national and regional weather forecasting services. Highways England requires a source of detailed weather information to make informed operational decisions to mitigate the impact of severe weather on the strategic road network. It also has a statutory duty as a highway authority to ensure that safe passage along a highway is not endangered by snow or ice. With the Severe Weather Information Service (SWIS) it forms a key part of the severe weather strategy that is committed to within the Highways England Delivery Plan. A 4-year contract divided into separate lots (as permitted by regulation 46 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) with one national lot, and three regional lots will be procured to provide Highways England with suitable national and regional resilience in the forecasting service.

Lot Information

Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract Lot 1 - National Service

Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract Lot 1 - National Service. Additional information: None

Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract Lot 2 & 4

Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract Lot for North & South Service. Additional information: None

Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract Lot 3

Weather Forecasting Information Services Contract for Central Region. Additional information: none

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011925-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,521,476 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Met Office

MetDesk Ltd

MeteoGroup UK Limited

Further Information

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