Award

LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services - Single Party Framework 2025 - 29

MERSEYTRAVEL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 09:07

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by Merseytravel and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) culminated in the awarding of a contract titled "LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services - Single Party Framework 2025 - 29". The primary focus is on the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom (UKD7), the process follows an open procurement method as per legal basis 32014L0024. The contract award occurred on 14th July 2025. The process is now complete with the tender previously being active until 25th March 2025, while Merseytravel leads the collaborative procurement for winter forecasting services across seven local authorities with a total contract value of GBP 750,000.

This procurement framework offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport forecasting services, particularly those with experience in winter maintenance planning. Smaller enterprises like Vaisala Ltd, the awarded supplier, can benefit substantially from such frameworks due to their specialised product offerings. Companies with expertise in providing quality-driven, innovative solutions for transport services will find this framework particularly advantageous for collaborating with multiple regional authorities and expanding their market presence in public sector contracts. The emphasis on quality and competitive pricing presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to demonstrate value through their service offerings.

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Notice Title

LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services - Single Party Framework 2025 - 29

Notice Description

he LCRCA are looking to establish a single party framework for the provision of Winter forecasting Services. The service to be provided through this framework will enable the contracting authorities to effectively manage and deploy their winter gritting services when required. The framework is being procured by the LCRCA / Merseytravel on behalf of the collaboration of the seven local authorities listed below: * Halton Council * Knowsley Council * Liverpool City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Warrington Council * Wirral Council In addition, the following organisations may also wish to utilise this framework: * Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) * Merseytravel

Lot Information

Lot 1

he LCRCA are looking to establish a single party framework for the provision of Winter forecasting Services. The service to be provided through this framework will enable the contracting authorities to effectively manage and deploy their winter gritting services when required. The framework is being procured by the LCRCA / Merseytravel on behalf of the collaboration of the seven local authorities listed below: * Halton Council * Knowsley Council * Liverpool City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Warrington Council * Wirral Council In addition, the following organisations may also wish to utilise this framework: * Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) * Merseytravel

Renewal: To be re-procured 6 - 9 months Jan - Feb 2029 ahead of the expiry contract July 29

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059112-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
To be renewed every 4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Additional Buyers

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)

Contact Name
Mrs Diane Devlin, Procurement Team
Contact Email
diane.devlin@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk, tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1513301141

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

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