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Weather Forecasting and Bureau Service - S492804

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2025 at 14:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Weather Forecasting and Bureau Service - S492804" has been conducted by Norfolk County Council, a public authority representing sub-central government. The contract falls within the services category, specifically for weather-forecasting services, and is associated with the Eastern Area Consortium. This procurement has reached the contract stage, having been completed and awarded to DTN Europe UK Limited. The contract is active from 1st April 2025 and is set to end on 30th September 2026. The procurement method was identified as below threshold - unknown, with a project value of £72,000 gross. Key dates included the contract signing on 31st March 2025, with the official publication of contract details on 3rd June 2025. The location for the contracted services is within the United Kingdom, particularly involving Norwich and London.

This tender provides a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in weather forecasting and related services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), such as DTN Europe UK Limited, are particularly well-positioned to compete due to the nature and scale of the project. Companies in the meteorological sector or those offering innovative technological solutions in weather data provision and analysis could benefit from participating in similar tenders. Engaging with public procurement contracts like this not only provides a steady revenue stream but also enhances a company's profile through partnership with a reputable public authority like Norfolk County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weather Forecasting and Bureau Service - S492804

Notice Description

Weather forecasting and bureau service as part of Eastern Area Consortium. exemption required for period until the end of contract in September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029563-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

DTN EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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