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WEATHER FORECASTING, BUREAU, AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Scottish Borders Council

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12 May 2026 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Weather Forecasting, Bureau, and Associated Services" involves a consortium of councils, including East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, The City of Edinburgh, and Fife. The process is managed by Scottish Borders Council, with the tender stage currently active and an open procurement method in place. The industry category for this tender is weather forecasting services, with offerings such as routine meteorological reporting, severe weather alerts, and specialist forecasting. Submissions must be made electronically by 12:00 on 11th June 2026, with the resulting contract supporting operations across regions in the UK, specifically the Lothians and Borders. The contract, valued at £960,000, begins on 11th June 2026 and has a proposed duration of 1800 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive weather forecasting and associated technological support. Ideal candidates will likely possess experience in supplying advanced meteorological instrumentation, training, and technological solutions such as web access and mobile application integration. Companies focusing on supply chain development, community engagement, or advancing targeted recruitment and training may find additional advantages through structured community benefit initiatives. Thus, businesses that can offer competitive pricing while ensuring high-quality services will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WEATHER FORECASTING, BUREAU, AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Notice Description

The provision of weather forecasting, bureau and associated services to East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, The City of Edinburgh and Fife Councils (Edinburgh, Lothians, Borders and Fife: ELBF Forum - Collaboration and Shared Services between Councils). The weather forecasting service provides routine meteorological reporting, severe weather alerts, and specialist forecasting to support operational planning and daily action during the Winter period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council Consortium comprising East Lothian, Fife Council, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, The City of Edinburgh and West Lothian Councils herein referred to as 'the Consortium Members', seeks the provision of Weather Forecasting and Related Services in accordance with the Service Requirements that includes the following; Weather Forecasting and Associated Services Web Access Package Bureau Service Roadside Weather Station Maintenance Training Development and Innovation Provision of Mobile Tablet Devices Supply & installation of Outstation Cameras (where required)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069708
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043634-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Every 5 years

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Borders Council
Additional Buyers

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Midlothian Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Postcode Area
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

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