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title: "SC19051 - Winter Weather Forecasting"
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# SC19051 - Winter Weather Forecasting

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb3b1610-7827-4a44-96f8-7616d6e447ce

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## Summary

The Kent County Council is seeking to procure Winter Weather Forecasting Services through a selective tendering process, identified as SC19051. This service supports the Highways, Transportation & Waste division and aims to ensure safe road passage during winter conditions in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17 April 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence in June 2020 and last for three years, with the possibility of two additional twelve-month extensions. The total value of the contract is £90,000, and it encompasses providing tailored weather forecasts across seven climatic domains, including one for Medway Council.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in weather forecasting services, particularly those that can deliver accurate and timely weather information to assist in winter road management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing web-based applications for data delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on efficiency gains through the use of technology to support local authorities makes this an attractive proposition for firms positioned within the Highways and Transportation sector.

## Notice

The requirement for Winter Service Weather Forecasting Services is within the Highways, Transportation & Waste (HT&W) division of Kent County Council who have a duty to ensure the effective discharge of the Council's statutory duties and powers as Local Transport & Highway Authority, in particular its duty of care to help ensure safe passage for road users.. HT&W are not responsible for motorways and trunk roads which are maintained by Highways England A bespoke winter road weather forecast is required to enable decision makers to have accurate information to instruct salting action around the county. Daily forecasts delivered electronically are needed during the winter service period. Winter service activities are costly, but efficiencies can be gained with accurate and timely weather information. If ice, frost or snow is predicted salting will take place on about 30% of the maintainable network (approximately 2,500Km). More roads will be treated if severe winter weather is expected. The Winter Service Weather Forecasting Contract is for a daily weather forecasting service during the winter service forecast periods, comprising text and graphical forecasts issued to Vaisala Ltd, together with access to this data via the internet directly to the Provider's web site. All data to be available 24 hours a day during the winter service periods. Additionally, electronic information is to be compatible to enable the use of appropriate web-based applications used by the County Council as part of its mobile and out of hours working arrangements. The weather forecasting service will be tailored to meet the needs of HT&W over seven climatic domains, plus an additional domain for Medway Council, these domains are shown in the ITT. Each domain has at least one dedicated weather station forecast site provided and maintained by Vaisala Ltd. The Consultant will also have access to other weather stations in Kent owned and maintained by Highways England. These and the other Kent weather stations are shown in the ITT HT&W are currently conducting a trial of 120 road surface temperature sensors and will be using this information to assist in redefining its domains. The new domains may be operational by the start of this contract and the Council reserves the right to include these in the contract. The service includes forecasts for Medway The Contract will be the New Engineering Contract (NEC3) Professional Services Contract The Contract is anticipated to commence in June 2020 for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month period. This is a Below OJEU threshold procurement, the procedure can be found in the tender documentation Suppliers can access the tender documentation by submitting an expression of interest via the Kent Business Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f84a74a-d562-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1206bc64-7efa-4e4c-9f02-1a15d9de65dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 21 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,255 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2020 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1206bc64-7efa-4e4c-9f02-1a15d9de65dc
- 10 Mar 2020 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f10197-1435-4d6a-ba4c-c2423e80a84c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1206bc64-7efa-4e4c-9f02-1a15d9de65dc
  20th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f10197-1435-4d6a-ba4c-c2423e80a84c
  10th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1f84a74a-d562-ea11-80ff-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

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