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title: "Provision of Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cefba36-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Service" in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 14 September 2016. The awarded contract, valued at £240,000, commenced on 1 October 2016 and is set to run until 1 September 2020, indicating a long-term commitment to maintaining road safety through effective weather forecasting services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in meteorological services and related technologies. Companies that specialise in weather forecasting, road safety management, or those that can develop innovative solutions for ice prediction would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector market, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships in the future.

## Notice

Contracts Finder Award Notice re Cumbria County Council requires a Contractor to supply a countywide road weather forecasting and ice prediction service which provides an adequate level of information to enable the Authority to determine whether roads in their area will require treatment to prevent the formation of ice, or settling of snow, such as might impede or endanger traffic on these roads.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189dc934-67c8-457d-a266-ff4c096a6702 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £224,492 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA3 8NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Currock |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189dc934-67c8-457d-a266-ff4c096a6702

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189dc934-67c8-457d-a266-ff4c096a6702
  27th September 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d47425b2-0e5f-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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