Tender

NEPO230 Weather Forecasting Services

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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27 Jun 2025 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED seeks to extend its NEPO230 Weather Forecasting Services framework contract. This contract pertains to the provision of weather forecasting services under the industry category of Weather-forecasting services (CPV 71351600). The project is located within Gateshead, UK, and is currently in the tender update stage. The contract has recently been varied to extend its duration until 31st March 2027, beyond the initially set expiry date of 30th June 2025. The framework will support contracting authorities by integrating road weather data with forecasting information, to be shared via an existing Bureau system, as part of winter service management requirements.

This extension of the weather forecasting services framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological services, particularly those adept in integrating data-driven weather predictions for public sector use. Companies with experience in managing and utilising road weather data, as well as those familiar with interfacing with advanced bureau systems, would find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can not only augment their client portfolios but also contribute to the essential winter service management operations of multiple contracting authorities throughout the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO230 Weather Forecasting Services

Notice Description

This Framework covers Weather Forecasting Services which will support NEPO Contracting Authorities in delivering their Winter Service Management requirements. The Forecasting Service provider will utilise road weather data which is collected and made available under an existing NEPO Framework NEPO217 Weather Bureau & Helpdesk Service with Upgrade & Maintenance of Outstation Equipment. Weather Forecasting Services are required to be provided in conjunction with the utilisation of the collected data and the development of forecasting information which is to be made available to Contracting Authorities via upload to the existing Bureau system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035667-2025
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 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
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
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

Further Information

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