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title: "Weather Forecasting Services - RFQ: 13788306"
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# Weather Forecasting Services - RFQ: 13788306

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcb1a296-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Lancashire County Council, involved a tender for Weather Forecasting Services, referenced as RFQ: 13788306. This contract falls within the geological, geophysical, and scientific prospecting services industry category and is located in the North West region of England. The total contract value is estimated between £420,000 and £500,000, with the contract period starting on 16 September 2016 and concluding on 15 September 2020. The tender was published on 6 July 2016, with a submission deadline that closed on 9 August 2016, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in scientific and meteorological services. Companies that specialise in weather forecasting, environmental analysis, or related scientific services would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. Additionally, larger firms with the capability to manage extensive contract requirements may find this procurement appealing, enabling them to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

Weather Forecasting Services Additional information: Please note: The Total Contract Value is estimated to be within the range of PS420,000 and PS500,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76eac01e-0be4-4087-b2bc-6be8f921bf49 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2016 - 15 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,000 |
| 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 | 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 | METDESK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76eac01e-0be4-4087-b2bc-6be8f921bf49
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c435612-525f-4b43-8b68-c4f674274d31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76eac01e-0be4-4087-b2bc-6be8f921bf49
  21st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c435612-525f-4b43-8b68-c4f674274d31
  6th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply, please select this link

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