Planning

Weather Data including Fire Service Specific Information

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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Planning

31 Oct 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is initiating a tender for "Weather Data including Fire Service Specific Information," aimed at enhancing their operational response capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of public order and safety, with a planned procurement stage. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage with the buying organisation, located at Headquarters, Westburn Drive, Cambuslang, G72 7NA, UK. A future notice is anticipated to be published on 6th January 2020, heralding further details regarding the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in weather data services, particularly those offering solutions integrated with emergency response functionalities. Companies with expertise in providing weather data, particularly those able to demonstrate capabilities similar to existing services like the Met Office's 'Hazard Manager', are well-positioned to compete. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is open to exploring alternative market options, making this a valuable opportunity for innovative suppliers in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weather Data including Fire Service Specific Information

Notice Description

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service currently obtains Weather Data directly from the Met Office. Included in the current provision is access to Met Office 'Hazard Manager' facility which includes access to 'Chemet' and 'Firemet' functionality which provides SFRS with information specific to Fire Service relating to hazards and conditions. this information is used to inform operational response at incidents. SFRS is not aware of any other provider who can offer such services, however is keen to explore whether there are alternative options within the market

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service currently obtains Weather Data directly from the Met Office. Included in the current provision is access to Met Office 'Hazard Manager' facility which includes access to 'Chemet' and 'Firemet' functionality which provides SFRS with information specific to Fire Service relating to hazards and conditions. This information is used to inform operational response at incidents. SFRS is not aware of any other provider who can offer such services, however is keen to explore whether there are alternative options within the market. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to initiate engagement with the market regarding potential options. Interested suppliers are asked to contact Mandy Shepherd at Mandy.Shepherd@firescotland.gov.uk to arrange a one to one discussion on this matter

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370831
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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
31 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mandy.shepherd@firescotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416464637

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBUSLANG
Postcode
G72 7NA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Cambuslang East
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370831
    Weather Data including Fire Service Specific Information - Scottish Fire and Rescue Service currently obtains Weather Data directly from the Met Office. Included in the current provision is access to Met Office 'Hazard Manager' facility which includes access to 'Chemet' and 'Firemet' functionality which provides SFRS with information specific to Fire Service relating to hazards and conditions. this information is used to inform operational response at incidents. SFRS is not aware of any other provider who can offer such services, however is keen to explore whether there are alternative options within the market

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