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title: "AGMA Winter Weather Forecasting"
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buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
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# AGMA Winter Weather Forecasting

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-341625bd-5104-429a-bcfb-d856c6593e69

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## Summary

The Trafford Council has awarded a contract for the AGMA Winter Weather Forecasting services to METDESK LIMITED. The contract, worth £196,825.50 GBP, has a duration of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is scheduled to start on October 15, 2022, and end on April 14, 2025, benefiting businesses in the services category located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses providing weather-forecasting services to compete for a lucrative contract from the Trafford Council and other Greater Manchester Authorities. Companies with large-scale operations and experience in delivering accurate and timely weather forecasts are well-suited to pursue this opportunity. The successful bidder will be responsible for meeting the demanding requirements of the AGMA winter maintenance group, which includes various local councils within the Greater Manchester area.

## Notice

Rochdale Borough Council, acting on behalf of itself and the nine other Greater Manchester Authorities, are seeking to appoint a winter highways weather forecasting service supplier, with appropriate skills and resource available to undertake the exacting requirements of the AGMA winter maintenance group (AGMA). The Ten Greater Manchester Authorities include: - Bolton Council Bury Council Manchester City Council Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council Salford City Council Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Trafford Council Wigan Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5e20fe-9ead-422d-9aa6-502c71eed1b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2022 - 14 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £196,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £196,825 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5e20fe-9ead-422d-9aa6-502c71eed1b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a5e20fe-9ead-422d-9aa6-502c71eed1b5
  28th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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