Award

Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Tender

24 Feb 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Midlothian Council is currently managing the procurement process for "Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services" in the services industry. This tender is at the award stage, having been signed on 6th July 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which allowed for competitive bids. The main delivery locations for this contract include several regions: UKM7, UKM75, UKM8, UKM91, UKM78, and UKM72. Proposals were initially invited until 1st April 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of meteorological services and related sectors. Companies specialising in weather forecasting, data analysis, and environmental monitoring would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers who are able to demonstrate value-added services, such as community engagement and targeted recruitment and training, may stand out in the competitive bidding process.Engaging with local authorities like the Midlothian Council can also provide a pathway to future contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Title

Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services

Notice Description

Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services

Renewal: Extension of two further one year periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38127000 - Weather stations

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£531,960 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
February 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Graham Halliday
Contact Email
cpu@westlothian.gov.uk, enquiry.procurement@fife.gov.uk, graham.halliday@midlothian.gov.uk, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@midlothian.gov.uk, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500, +44 1314693922, +44 1506281814, +44 1620827827, +44 1835824000, +44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
DALKEITH
Postcode
EH22 1DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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