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title: "Winter Bureau and Weather Services"
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buyer: "HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Winter Bureau and Weather Services

Buyer: HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10826480-696f-456a-a4b9-eb056f046f52

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Winter Bureau and Weather Services" contract was conducted by Halton Borough Council. This contract falls under the category of weather-forecasting services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th April 2021, and the contract period commenced on 6th December 2021, lasting until 5th December 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £82,216, was confirmed on 4th June 2021, and relevant details were published on 17th March 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering specialised services in weather forecasting and related sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, as the awarding criteria included considerations for them. Competing firms should ideally have expertise in providing meteorological services and the capacity to deliver accurate and timely forecasts as part of their offerings, making this an attractive opportunity for innovative and agile service providers in the field.

## Notice

Winter bureau and forecasting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595cc988-3034-455e-92e5-2a9ed1c1dc55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,216 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,216 |
| 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 | HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIDNES |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA8 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Central & West Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Widnes and Halewood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 17:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595cc988-3034-455e-92e5-2a9ed1c1dc55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595cc988-3034-455e-92e5-2a9ed1c1dc55
  17th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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