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title: "Winter Weather Forecasting"
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# Winter Weather Forecasting

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b22cb4f-ad3f-4131-a625-b7dabfff1705

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## Summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a supplier for a Winter Weather Forecasting service to enhance its Winter Service and Highway Maintenance operations. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for Weather-forecasting services, with an estimated contract value of £50,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 25th September 2018, with the contract period set from 1st October 2018 until 30th April 2023. The service is intended for delivery primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and interested parties could access relevant documentation via supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in weather forecasting services. Businesses that can provide timely and accurate weather data are particularly well suited to compete for this contract, which aims to minimise highway hazards during winter months. With a contract duration of five years, successful bidders will play a crucial role in ensuring safe travel on local roads during adverse weather conditions.

## Notice

North Somerset Council requires a road weather forecast service to aid the delivery of an effective and efficient Winter Service and Highway Maintenance function. The weather forecast is an essential source of information that informs and allows decisions to be taken in a timely and appropriate fashion to reduce hazards that may be presented to highway users. The service is required for 5 years commencing in October 2018 and terminating April 2023. Quotation documents can be accessed at supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/730d6ef6-2168-4220-b7c7-89b914279c77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South 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

- 12 Oct 2018 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/730d6ef6-2168-4220-b7c7-89b914279c77
- 3 Aug 2018 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d11d929f-83ef-4ea9-b212-d074c5fd2e6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/730d6ef6-2168-4220-b7c7-89b914279c77
  12th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d11d929f-83ef-4ea9-b212-d074c5fd2e6b
  3rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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