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title: "LPS CAS - Weather Bureau and Maintenance Services - RFQ 15297594"
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# LPS CAS - Weather Bureau and Maintenance Services - RFQ 15297594

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7220c5fc-3970-49af-bb02-af3ccfab45c7

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for Weather Forecasting Bureau Data Services and the Maintenance, Calibration, Refurbishment, and Replacement of Weather-Related Equipment under the project titled “LPS CAS - Weather Bureau and Maintenance Services - RFQ 15297594”. This tender belongs to the services category, specifically classified under weather-forecasting services (CPV code 71351600). The contract has a total value of £172,000, with a contract period starting on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender was initially published on 3rd August 2021, with the tender period closing on 3rd September 2021.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in weather forecasting, meteorological data services, and the maintenance of related equipment. Companies that focus on innovative meteorological solutions, possess expertise in weather-related technologies, or have proficiency in servicing and calibrating weather instruments would find this contract particularly relevant. The successful bidder, Vaisala Ltd, exemplifies the type of larger providers capable of meeting the requirements of this contract, indicating a potential market for both established and emerging businesses within this specialised sector.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council is to undertake a procurement exercise for the procurement of Weather Forecasting Bureau Data Services and Maintenance of and/or Calibration of Weather-Related Equipment and Refurbishment of and/or Replacement of Weather-Related Equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6342c3d3-0a2d-4080-aaba-4991e73e8e75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £168,484 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| 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

- 28 Mar 2022 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6342c3d3-0a2d-4080-aaba-4991e73e8e75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6342c3d3-0a2d-4080-aaba-4991e73e8e75
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/

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