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Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service

Shetland Islands Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Shetland Islands Council involves a contract for "Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service" classified under general public services, focusing on the provision of weather forecasting to aid road gritting operations during winter in Shetland Islands. The procurement followed an open procedure as part of a services contract, with electronic submissions allowed. The tender process began in June 2025, with bids accepted until early July 2025, and contracts awarded soon after. The procurement is governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, and the contract was eventually signed with StormGeo UK Limited, reflecting a contract period of approximately four years including possible renewals.

This tender presents ample opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in meteorology, forecasting technology, or services supporting road maintenance operations. Large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive forecasting services that meet stringent accuracy and quality standards are well-suited to compete. Key selection criteria included professional risk indemnity and public liability insurance, alongside historical data on forecasting accuracy, assessing suitability, economic capacity, and technical competency. The opportunity for renewed contracts emphasises potential long-term growth, positioning successful firms significantly within the public sector service delivery framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service

Notice Description

The scope of the procurement is to appoint a company to provide Roads with a winter weather forecasting services. The purpose of these forecasts are to assist in deciding whether gritting operations are required on the roads within the area following the forecasting of Ice or Snow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The type of contract is a services contract, the procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procedure being followed in an open procedure.

Renewal: Options for renewal are detailed in the Invitation to Tender

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540326
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,161 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK, SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Postcode Area
Lerwick
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
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

StormGeo UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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