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Award

29 Jul 2024 at 18:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Award of Weather forecasting planning tool - MS-P-0286" in the services category, specifically covering weather-forecasting and meteorology services. The procurement relates to a weather forecasting planning tool for Marine Scotland, which will be utilised on board its fleet of vessels. Notably, the procurement process was direct and involved the selection of a single supplier without competition. The contract was officially signed on 12th November 2023, and the procurement stage is now at the award phase. This project is located in Edinburgh, and the tender period is set to conclude on 12th December 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in weather forecasting and marine services. The successful bidder, DTN, LLC., stands to gain from a contract valued at £44,600 GBP. Firms specialising in meteorology, marine technology, or those looking to expand into providing specialised forecasting tools would find this procurement particularly beneficial. It demonstrates a commitment by the Scottish Government to leverage expert services to enhance marine operations, indicating future potential for similar contracts as part of the government's ongoing marine and environmental initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Weather forecasting planning tool - MS-P-0286

Notice Description

Marine Scotland invites bids for access to a weather forecasting planning tool on boards its fleet of vessels

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000749983
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510872
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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

71351610 - Meteorology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Moray Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ABPmer

Cyrenians

DTN, LLC.

Harvey Nash Limited

Language Empire

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MORGERE

Pat Munro (Alness) Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

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