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NEPO217 Framework Contract For the Provision of Winter Bureau and Road Weather Outstation Maintenance Services

NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO)

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27 Jun 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is overseeing the procurement process for the NEPO217 Framework Contract, aimed at the provision of winter bureau and road weather outstation maintenance services. This falls under the services category, specifically focused on the maintenance of data network equipment within the UK region of Gateshead. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' update stage, with an amendment extending its duration by 21 months from 30th June 2025 to 31st March 2027, alongside an increased contract value from £1,400,000 to £1,800,000. Key activities include operating and maintaining weather station equipment, data management, and a forecasting service, targeted at enhancing data collection and monitoring for authorities.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network equipment maintenance, data management systems, and meteorological services. Companies with expertise in weather data collection, monitoring systems, and equipment upgrading are well-suited to compete, given the scope involving remote monitoring, data analysis, and system upgrades. The project's extension and increased financial scope suggest a stable, long-term engagement, presenting an attractive prospect for businesses seeking to expand their public sector portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO217 Framework Contract For the Provision of Winter Bureau and Road Weather Outstation Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The purpose of the solution is to provide: The operation and maintenance to a network of existing weather station equipment. The collection and management of data from each outstation, with remote monitoring of weather conditions, a maintained bureau service, with helpdesk which enables users to view, download and monitor data and information or identify any faults to outstations. A forecasting service in which weather forecasting information is developed and made available to Member Authorities via uploading it to the bureau system and forecasters system. The solution also includes the provision of the replacement of existing weather station equipment, where there is a requirement to upgrade the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035665-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO)
Contact Name
Michelle Graham
Contact Email
michelle.graham@nepo.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

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