Tender

Weather Information Services

SCOTLAND EXCEL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Jun 2017 at 00:00

Planning

09 May 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body based in Paisley, UK. The tender, titled "Weather Information Services," pertains to the provision of weather information forecasting and consultancy services for all local authorities in Scotland. This tender falls under the services category, with an estimated budget of £4 million. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with an amended framework start date expected in mid-2018. Interested suppliers should monitor Public Contracts Scotland for future notices and tender releases.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the weather forecasting and consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in providing tailored services to public authorities. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in meteorological services, alongside a proven track record of working with local governments, would be well-suited to compete. As the framework will be tendered on a council-by-council basis, firms can bid for individual areas, allowing for both small and larger enterprises to participate based on capacity and expertise.

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Notice Title

Weather Information Services

Notice Description

The provision of Weather Information forecasting and consultancy Services all local authorities in Scotland

Lot Information

see additional information below (section - II.2.14)

see additional information below (section - II.2.14). Lotting structure is still to be determined. The framework opportunity detailed in this Prior Information Notice will be tendered on a council by council basis and tenderers can submit bids for one, any or all council areas for each lot, where applicable.

see additional information below (section - II.2.14)

see additional information below (section - II.2.14). Lotting structure is still to be determined. The framework opportunity detailed in this Prior Information Notice will be tendered on a council by council basis and tenderers can submit bids for one, any or all council areas for each framework opportunity or each lot, where applicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000493232
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287921
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

71351610 - Meteorology services

71351611 - Climatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Small Value Contracts Team
Contact Email
facilities@scotland-excel.org.uk, svct@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003001200

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

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