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Weather Stations operation and maintenance

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Weather Stations operation and maintenance" is being managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council. This award focuses on the operation and maintenance of weather stations within the borough, along with associated data management services. The industry's main procurement category is services related to repair and maintenance. The procurement method adopted is direct and classified as below threshold without competition, highlighting streamlined processes for selecting VAISALA LIMITED as the supplier. This stage, marked as complete, indicates the contract has been signed, with a service period running from 9th June 2025 to 31st May 2028. The total contract value is £90,000 GBP, providing opportunities associated with sustaining infrastructure in the region identified as UKD6, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in weather station operations, maintenance, and related data management tasks. Although the direct procurement approach indicates a specialised fit, companies with capabilities in repair and maintenance services could leverage this experience for future tenders and networking with municipal bodies. The contract, secured by VAISALA LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Birmingham, illustrates that SMEs with specialised services can successfully compete in public authority contracts despite the process being direct and non-competitive. Opportunities for future business growth could arise from similar, niche service requirements within regional sub-central government infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Weather Stations operation and maintenance

Notice Description

for the operation and maintenance the various weather stations in and around the borough with associated data management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054692
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031482-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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