Planning

Weather Forecasting Information Services

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Planning

09 Jul 2024 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways organisation based in Guilford, United Kingdom, is planning a tender for Weather Forecasting Information Services. This procurement falls under the services category with a value of £3,900,000. The tender includes two lots: one for National Forecast Service and another for Area Forecasting Service. The aim is to provide forecast services supporting winter maintenance decisions and road safety strategies.

This tender by National Highways presents opportunities for businesses in weather forecasting services to compete for contracts. Companies with expertise in providing weather forecasts and supporting winter maintenance operations are well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the future notice date set for 9th July 2024. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with National Highways to secure potential contracts for weather forecasting services in the UK region.

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Notice Title

Weather Forecasting Information Services

Notice Description

The key aim of this proposal is to provide both a Area Forecasting service that supports winter maintenance/gritting decisions for the National Highways regions. Plus, a strategic National Forecast service including forecast information during the winter season (October - April).

Lot Information

National Forecast Service

1. National Forecast Service: Lot 1 Provide detailed weather forecasts from October to April. Supply embedded forecasters at the National Traffic Operations Centre (NTOC).

Area Forecasting Service

2. Area Forecasting Service: Lot 2 Support winter maintenance decisions across various regions. Aid in the deployment of gritter fleets for de-icing and snow removal operations. Assist in strategic planning to maintain road safety and mobility during severe weather.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047bd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020872-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
GUILFORD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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