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Weather Forecasting Services

Swindon Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 Nov 2025 at 10:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 16:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council recently concluded a public procurement process for Weather Forecasting Services, which was awarded to MetDesk Limited. The initiative, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, focuses on providing detailed, site-specific weather forecasts to be utilised during the winter period from October to April each year. The procurement method was an open competition, seeking qualified service providers willing to bid below the threshold. The resultant contract became active on 6th October 2025 and will remain effective until 5th October 2028, with a potential extension until 2030. The services are specifically tailored for the geographical area managed by the council in Swindon, and the supplier is Swindon-based, highlighting a regional benefit. The contract, valued at £45,840 with a gross amount of £55,008, underscores Swindon's focus on regional economic engagements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a forte in bespoke weather forecasting services, particularly those adept at providing customised meteorological data for public authorities. Businesses specialising in technology-driven meteorological solutions and possessing capabilities to refine and adjust forecasting models will find this contract beneficial. The emphasis on localised and specific forecasting requirements envisages growth potential for enterprises that can deliver enhanced service features, maintaining flexibility in forecast adjustments. Therefore, businesses that thrive in a competitive yet collaborative environment, with competencies in delivering high-quality, tailored services to governmental bodies, will find excellent opportunities for business growth through engagements of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weather Forecasting Services

Notice Description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Weather Forecasting Services to the Council. The services to be delivered are: To provide weather forecasts as detailed below throughout the winter period between the 2nd Monday in October to the last day of April on an annual basis. All weather forecast information is to be loaded onto the Findlay Irvine ICELERT website and Text Forecasts to be e-mailed to Senior Support Officers (up to 10 officers). Forecasts provided shall be written specifically for the geographical area managed by Swindon Borough Council, generic regional text shall not be provided. The Forecaster shall have the ability to change or edit individual values in any cell within the hazard table and to manually adjust site specific graphs, altering forecasts minimum temperatures, temperature curves and surface hazards in order to improve the quality if deemed necessary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend 1 x 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ac8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073070-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,840 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2028 3-4 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
Swindon Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MetDesk Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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