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title: "Weather Forecasting and Weather Station Bureau Services"
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buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Weather Forecasting and Weather Station Bureau Services

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-064d5534-865e-43f9-b84b-58c2ff1a2112

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by The North Yorkshire Council, titled "Weather Forecasting and Weather Station Bureau Services," involves an open procedure to establish contracts within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. With a classification under the CPV code 71351600 for weather-forecasting services, the tender has reached the award stage and was completed on 30th September 2025. The contract, which commenced on 1st July 2025 and is set to end on 30th June 2032, aims to encompass both Winter Forecasting and Bureau Service elements. The procurement, valued at £1,449,578, was designed to potentially offer a variant for a combined delivery, promoting efficiencies if identified after bid evaluations. The awarded suppliers, METDESK Limited and Vaisala Limited, indicate a high-quality provision through these large-scale companies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in weather forecasting, data capture, maintenance of data network equipment, and weather stations. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the procurement method highlights suitability for such entities. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive weather services and the capability to handle large-scale operations might find this procurement beneficial for expanding their footprint or entering new markets. This contract supports business growth through long-term engagements, which can lead to enhanced service offerings and improved market position.

## Notice

To procure this service through an Open procedure and establish two contracts encompassing the Winter Forecasting and Bureau Service elements across the council area. A variant option for a combined offer will also be included as these projects will be offered to the market in tandem. From the market research there are some suppliers in the market who could fulfil both contracts and there could be opportunity to delivery efficiencies from a variant. Any variant will only be reviewed one the compliant bids have been evaluated and provisional preferred supplier identified

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9cec5b-a282-4e5f-a7a3-186d1d0a0144 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,449,578 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,449,578 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | METDESK; VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 38127000 - Weather stations
- 50312310 - Maintenance of data network equipment
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
- 72313000 - Data capture services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9cec5b-a282-4e5f-a7a3-186d1d0a0144

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f9cec5b-a282-4e5f-a7a3-186d1d0a0144
  30th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90167&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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