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Award of Weather Forecasting Planning Tool (MS-P-0465)

Scottish Government

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21 May 2026 at 21:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently awarded a contract for a weather forecasting planning tool to DTN Europe UK Limited. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is classified specifically as weather-forecasting services. The contract, initiated on 4th January 2026, involved the Marine Directorate and is designed to improve decision-making regarding the operational deployment of their patrol and research vessels. The procurement process, which has reached the Award stage, centred at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, underscores the Scottish Government's commitment to enhancing their marine operations with advanced technological tools. The awarded contract is valued at £47,785.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in technological solutions tailored for marine operations. Enterprises offering services in the niche of weather forecasting technology are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities. The contract demonstrates a demand for specialised tools that enhance operational efficiency in maritime environments, offering a platform for similar tech-focused businesses to showcase innovative solutions and establish long-term collaborations with governmental entities like the Scottish Government. Participation in such tenders can pave the way for greater industry recognition and potential future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Weather Forecasting Planning Tool (MS-P-0465)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for access to a weather forecasting planning tool on boards its fleet of vessels.A computer based weather forecasting and planning tool is required to assist with decision making regarding the operational deployment of Marine Directorate's patrol and research vessels

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823065
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556386
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,785 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

DTN Europe UK Limited

Ipsos MORI

Akhter Computers Limited

SG PRO Cleaning Ltd

Traffic Data Collection Ltd

Further Information

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