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Replacement/Upgraded Weather Stations to Provide Data to Inform/Support Winter Service Delivery - S482986

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 May 2025 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Norfolk County Council, involved the award of a contract for the replacement and upgrade of weather stations to provide vital data supporting winter service delivery. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically weather stations, and is located in Norwich, UK. The procurement stage is complete, with key activities occurring in early 2025, including the contract being signed on 20 February 2025, and the contract period commencing on 21 February 2025, concluding on 31 March 2026. This was carried out under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, employing a below-threshold procurement method.

This tender presents opportunities for companies specialising in weather technology and data services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and data transfer solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) similar to Vaisala Limited, which was the successful bidder, stand to benefit from participation in such tenders. By offering innovative or enhanced services aligned with the technical requirements of public authorities such as Norfolk County Council, businesses can enhance their growth potential and contribute to essential public service operations.

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Notice Title

Replacement/Upgraded Weather Stations to Provide Data to Inform/Support Winter Service Delivery - S482986

Notice Description

Vaisala have provided all weather stations, manage their maintenance and the bureau service for the transfer of data from the Weather Stations to our weather forecaster provider. The upgrade of the weather stations at Harpley and Heartsease Lane is important to maintain the integrity and resilience of data flow to the forecaster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050af4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018259-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38127000 - Weather stations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,715 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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