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title: "GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract"
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# GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b3f0920-c1ac-4a02-9a91-83a82d84cab5

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## Summary

The Shropshire Council is currently undertaking a public procurement process for a weather forecasting contract titled "GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005". This tender, which falls under the services category specifically for weather-forecasting, is located in Shrewsbury within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an active status and a tender period ending on 5th September 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2017 and has an initial duration of four years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the Shropshire Council has indicated that the contract may suit economic operators within this category. Businesses specialising in weather forecasting services, particularly those with experience in utilising domain-based systems and existing weather stations, will find this a fitting opportunity to engage with local government operations. Competing firms that can demonstrate their ability to provide reliable winter weather forecasting services will be well-placed to contribute to this initiative, enhancing their business growth while serving community needs.

## Notice

The service is the provision of domain-based winter weather forecasting service utilising Shropshire Council's existing weather stations/sensors alongside the supplier's own resources. The contract will be a single supplier contract, for an initial duration of four years, with an extension of up to 2 years, effective from 1st October 2017. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b68b8a-68fc-4e9b-a28f-f344eba7e01c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2017 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b68b8a-68fc-4e9b-a28f-f344eba7e01c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15b68b8a-68fc-4e9b-a28f-f344eba7e01c
  7th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Shrewsbury:-DOCH-005---Weather-Forecasting-Contract/2WJF5222E5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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