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Provision of Winter Roads Forecasting (Tayside and North East Scotland)

Dundee City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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29 Aug 2024 at 08:47

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TenderUpdate

17 Jun 2024 at 08:42

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Tender

20 May 2024 at 08:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council has been awarded a contract for the provision of Winter Roads Forecasting services, covering Tayside and North-East Scotland. This service is crucial for maintaining road safety during the winter months by enabling informed gritting decisions. The contract, awarded to MetDesk Limited, is essential for fulfilling the obligations under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and involves high-quality weather-forecasting services. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and notable dates include the award date on 27 August 2024, with the contract set to start on 1 October 2024 and run until 30 September 2027. The overall contract value is £571,835.76, and the procurement is classified under the CPV code 71351600 for weather forecasting services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in weather forecasting, data analysis, and road maintenance. Companies with expertise in providing accurate and reliable weather data, particularly those with experience in handling winter-specific forecasts, would be well-suited to compete. The contracted services involve sophisticated data collection and analysis, requiring robust technological infrastructure and skilled meteorologists. Businesses equipped to deliver these services can gain regional exposure and potentially secure re-tendering opportunities beyond 2027, thereby enhancing their market position and expanding their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Winter Roads Forecasting (Tayside and North East Scotland)

Notice Description

The Purchasers operate a weather maintenance program which relies on Winter Roads Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services to be provided for their weather monitoring stations. This Contract will provide the Purchasers with a mechanism to make gritting decisions throughout the winter season. In turn, this allows the Purchasers to discharge their duties under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and is considered an essential service that must be provided. The Bureau Services providers gathers data using loggers, then transfers info to Forecaster and Forecaster returns forecast to the Bureau Services provider. The Bureau Services provider shares the data/forecast info/alerts with the Purchasers via web application.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Purchasers operate a weather maintenance program which relies on Winter Roads Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services to be provided for the Council's their weather monitoring stations. This Contract will provide the Purchasers with a mechanism to make gritting decisions throughout the winter season. In turn, this allows the Purchasers to discharge their duties under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and is considered an essential service that must be provided. The Bureau Services providers gathers data using loggers, then transfers info to Forecaster and Forecaster returns forecast to the Bureau Services provider. The Bureau Services provider shares the data/forecast info/alerts with the Purchasers via web application.

Renewal: To be re-tendered for contract implementation 1 October 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027503-2024
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£571,835 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
May 2027

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dundee City Council
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Angus Council

Moray Council

Perth & Kinross Council

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MetDesk Limited

Further Information

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