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National Weather Forecasting Information Services

National Highways Ltd

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06 Nov 2024 at 10:29

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05 Nov 2024 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Ltd has awarded the contract for "National Weather Forecasting Information Services" to the Met Office. This project falls under the services category "Weather-forecasting services" (CPV code 71351600) and is crucial for monitoring severe weather risks across the UK's road network. The contract, starting on 31st October 2024, will span a minimum of three years with potential extensions of up to three additional years. This procurement process was conducted using a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, under regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, focusing on public interest considerations.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in weather forecasting technology and data services. Suppliers that can provide accurate and timely weather data, radar imagery, satellite services, and support the National Traffic Operations Centre (NTOC) would be particularly well-suited for this tender. Companies experienced in public sector collaborations and capable of delivering real-time information to support Traffic Officers and public advisories can significantly benefit from being associated with National Highways Ltd and the Met Office in this high-profile project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Weather Forecasting Information Services

Notice Description

National Weather Forecasting contract that supplies forecasts throughout the year to identify severe weather risks across the road network to enable effective mitigation planning and support to Traffic Officer and National Traffic Operations Centre. (NTOC)

Lot Information

Lot 1

To operate the road network effectively, the Traffic Officer service and NTOC require weather forecast information that is designed to assist them identify severe weather risks on the road network and plan an appropriate response key to this is informing the road user. This information consists of a twice daily forecast 'advisory' report highlighting potential risks and impacts to the Strategic Road Network, support to National Highways for public and partner information services, and provision of Open Data products (rainfall radar, satellite imagery, weather warning services etc.) to our Severe Weather Information Service (SWIS) and its end users. The contract term will be for 3 years minimum with further options to extend for 3 years in increments of 2+1 years.

Procurement Information

The contract between National Highways and the Met Office establishes a cooperation between them with the aim of ensuring that public services they have to perform are provided with a view to achieving objectives they have in common namely ensuring public safety and harm prevention to those drivers using, and those individuals working on, the strategic road network. The implementation of that co-operation is governed solely by considerations relating to the public interest and regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 applies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b412
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035880-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways Ltd
Additional Buyers

National Highways Limited

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Met Office

Further Information

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