Award

Award of Contract for Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for "Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services," following an open procurement process. This contract is vital for the Council's winter weather maintenance programme, enabling it to make informed gritting decisions and fulfil responsibilities under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. The awarding date was on 6th July 2021, and the contract value is £168,500. The procurement involves collaboration with several councils including Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, and Fife Councils, all located within Scotland.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and larger businesses within the weather forecasting and meteorological services industry to engage in public procurement. Companies that specialise in weather monitoring technology, data analysis, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, aiding in potential business growth through collaboration with local authorities and expanding service capabilities.

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Notice Title

Award of Contract for Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) operates a weather maintenance program which relies on Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services to be provided for the Council's weather monitoring stations. This Contract will provide the Council with a mechanism to make gritting decisions throughout the winter season. In turn, this allows the Council to discharge its duties under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and is considered an essential service that must be provided.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) operates a weather maintenance program which relies on Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services to be provided for the Council's weather monitoring stations. This Contract will provide the Council with a mechanism to make gritting decisions throughout the winter season. In turn, this allows the Council to discharge its duties under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and is considered an essential service that must be provided.

Options: The Council has the option to extend the Contract by a further two x 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667607
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432369
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Kelly Faulds, Shona Dunsmore
Contact Email
alan.wright@fife.gov.uk, kelly.faulds@edinburgh.gov.uk, mvallejo@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@midlothian.gov.uk, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk, shona.dunsmore@westlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312707500, +44 1314693922, +44 1506281814, +44 1835824000, +44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432369
    Award of Contract for Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) operates a weather maintenance program which relies on Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services to be provided for the Council's weather monitoring stations. This Contract will provide the Council with a mechanism to make gritting decisions throughout the winter season. In turn, this allows the Council to discharge its duties under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and is considered an essential service that must be provided.

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