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Weather Forecasting Services

Orkney Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Feb 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Sep 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking Weather Forecasting Services through an open procurement process, with the tendering phase complete and the contract currently active. The contract is valued at £75,000 and is expected to last for a minimum of three years, with options for two extensions of twelve months each. Key dates include the bid opening on 28 September 2020, and the contract period commencing on 1 October 2020. The procurement process is categorised under services within the general public services sector, specifically in the Kirkwall locality.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological services to expand their operations. Successful bidders will need the capacity to provide ongoing weather forecasting, catering to both public sector and potential private sector clients. Companies with experience in providing environmental or technical services, particularly those that can demonstrate economic, financial, and technical proficiency, would be well-positioned to compete. This is an excellent chance for innovative firms to engage with a local authority and solidify their presence in the Scottish public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weather Forecasting Services

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority requires the provision of Weather Forecasting Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority requires the provision of weather forecasting services for a minimum 3 year period, with two Authority held options to extend by 12 months. Bidders are required to submit a Tender and European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). The Tender submission and ESPD must be accompanied by supporting economic, financial, business and technical information.

Renewal: Options for extension are advised in the Invitation to Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000629223
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407607
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Either 36, 48 or 60 months dependent on uptake of available options within this proposed contract.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DTN, LLC.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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