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title: "Winter Bureau Service and Maintenance Contract"
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# Winter Bureau Service and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd49de4a-c35d-4adc-b7b2-a6602e1eab1e

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## Summary

Trafford Council is seeking contractors for the "Winter Bureau Service and Maintenance Contract," aimed at providing operational and maintenance services for a network of Outstations in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, initiated on 31 May 2017, follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 5 July 2017. The contract, valued at £500,000, is set to commence on 1 September 2017 and run until 1 September 2020. Key services encompass the maintenance of equipment, remote monitoring for weather conditions, and data management related to ice prediction.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in maintenance services, software development, and data management related to winter service operations. Companies with expertise in weather conditions monitoring and those capable of handling sensor data will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's duration and comprehensive scope allow successful bidders to establish a long-term partnership with Trafford Council, potentially leading to further projects in public sector maintenance and operational services.

## Notice

This specification outlines the requirements for the provision and operation of a service to include the operation and maintenance of the network of the Outstations and associated software. Under the Contract the Service Provider shall make available the following services: - * Maintain and operate the network of Outstations and be responsible for the inspection, calibration, maintenance, repair and modification of the installations/equipment included within the contract and stipulated in the Schedule of Equipment. * Management of the data from each outstation to enable by remote monitoring the road surface and atmospheric conditions for the detection and prediction of ice formation and other adverse weather conditions. * The maintenance of all associated ice prediction software. * Manage sensor data (and camera images where installed) from Outstations * The facility to digitally display Thermal Map data. * Provide all of the features described in this document. * The Service Provider will also be expected to engage with the AGMA Combined Authorities in developing and improving the delivery of the winter service during the term of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc2779b-0476-4f0c-bd5b-36f463b1e990 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2017 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44113910 - Winter-maintenance materials

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2017 at 07:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc2779b-0476-4f0c-bd5b-36f463b1e990
- 31 May 2017 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc2779b-0476-4f0c-bd5b-36f463b1e990

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dc2779b-0476-4f0c-bd5b-36f463b1e990
  31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7522919a-e445-e711-80e1-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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