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title: "GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract"
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buyer: "SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-31"
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# GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fd0c7ab-1577-4215-8089-7d6835c2d75d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Shropshire Council, which has awarded a contract titled "GB-Shrewsbury: DOCH 005 - Weather Forecasting Contract." This contract falls under the weather-forecasting services category and is located in Shrewsbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently at the award stage, this contract was made effective on 1st October 2017, with a contract duration of four years, extendable by an additional two years. The total contract value is £90,000, and the tender period ended on 20th September 2017.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weather forecasting services, especially those capable of leveraging existing weather stations for enhanced accuracy. Companies with experience in providing domain-specific forecasting, particularly large firms or voluntary sector organisations, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, thereby positioning themselves to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

This is an award notice for 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 is a single supplier contract, for an initial duration of four years, with an extension of up to 2 years, effective from 1st October 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecc4e4c-cc8f-4a34-abb8-768e799b1d11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 31 Oct 2017 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecc4e4c-cc8f-4a34-abb8-768e799b1d11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ecc4e4c-cc8f-4a34-abb8-768e799b1d11
  31st October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=279652098
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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