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title: "Weather Forecasting systems"
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# Weather Forecasting systems

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c84bb7c8-2900-4bd3-b0c3-c5304f60f0a4

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a bespoke domain-based weather forecasting service, essential for informing winter road treatment decisions. The contract, under the title "Weather Forecasting systems", falls under weather-forecasting services (CPV code 71351600) and serves the region of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure and had a tender period ending on 27th September 2024. Key dates include the award date of 13th January 2025 and the contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028, with a contract value estimated at £90,000.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in weather forecasting services, especially those within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project prioritises companies capable of providing innovative, high-quality forecasting solutions that can support public infrastructure management during winter. Awarded to Metdesk Limited, a large-scale supplier, this project can help businesses expand their portfolios, enhance their service offerings, and strengthen their presence in public sector projects.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is looking to procure a bespoke domain based weather forecasting service to enable OCC Duty Officers to make informed decisions relating to the winter treatment of roads.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15330f5d-cec4-4ff7-ac58-136dc1a95a92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,932 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), 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

- 13 Jan 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15330f5d-cec4-4ff7-ac58-136dc1a95a92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15330f5d-cec4-4ff7-ac58-136dc1a95a92
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=525dcd22-3653-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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