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Weather Forecasting Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for Weather Forecasting Services to MetDesk Limited. The procurement process was completed on September 1st, 2023, and the contract is currently active. The contract value is £197,500. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The buying organisation, Orkney Islands Council, is categorised under General public services and Education industries. The contract was awarded in Kirkwall, UK.

This tender for Weather Forecasting Services, issued by the Orkney Islands Council, presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the services sector, to compete for a contract worth £197,500. Businesses that can provide weather forecasting services for a minimum of 3 years and have the capability to extend the service for an additional 12 months should consider bidding. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, and the contract is open for active participation.

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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 Single Procurement Document (SPD). The Tender submission and SPD must be accompanied by supporting economic, financial, business and technical information.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000734586
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487768
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bruce Pinkerton, Rosemary Colsell
Contact Email
bruce.pinkerton@orkney.gov.uk, rosemary.colsell@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
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

METDESK

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