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Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Services

Cumberland Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 11:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Sep 2025 at 11:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 15:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cumberland Council focused on providing a comprehensive service for "Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction." This contract falls under the services category within the procurement industry and covers the UKD1 region in the United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement method was used, with key stages including tendering, awarding, and now active contract implementation. Cumberland Council has completed the award process, with the contract starting on 14th November 2025 and extending up to 30th September 2027, with potential renewals extending to 2029. The contract, valued at £140,000 with the possibility of extensions, intends to secure services that predict weather patterns affecting road conditions, crucial during periods of heavy rain and potential snow. The official contract was signed on the 14th of November 2025.

This procurement initiative represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological services, offering growth potential through public sector engagement. Companies involved in weather forecasting, especially those capable of delivering precise, actionable insights on weather patterns impacting transport infrastructure, such as SMEs like OPENWEATHER LTD., would find this tender particularly appealing. The emphasis on service quality and price, with additional social value considerations, provides a competitive edge for suppliers equipped to provide innovative and reliable solutions. Engaging in this specific contract could lead to further opportunities with other councils requiring similar services, thus positioning businesses as key players in public infrastructure safety and management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Services

Notice Description

Cumberland Council requires a Contractor to supply a council wide road weather forecasting (weather patterns of heavy rain all year round that may cause flooding to properties and roads) and ice prediction service which provides an adequate level of information to enable the Authority to determine whether roads in their area will require treatment to prevent the formation of ice, or settling of snow, such as might impede or endanger traffic on these roads

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05891c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075577-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 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
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPENWEATHER LTD.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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