--- title: "Weather Forecast Information Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5f21990-4874-4f34-90b4-92902ec461db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5f21990-4874-4f34-90b4-92902ec461db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f21990-4874-4f34-90b4-92902ec461db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f21990-4874-4f34-90b4-92902ec461db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS" published: "2024-07-09" --- # Weather Forecast Information Services Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5f21990-4874-4f34-90b4-92902ec461db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5f21990-4874-4f34-90b4-92902ec461db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f21990-4874-4f34-90b4-92902ec461db.json) ## Summary The National Highways organisation has initiated a tender process for Weather Forecast Information Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of weather-forecasting services and is currently in the planning stage. Key milestones include the engagement end date set for August 8, 2024. The services are required in various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in weather forecast services to provide critical support for National Highways in maintaining road safety during severe weather conditions. Businesses capable of offering detailed weather forecasts, deploying gritter fleets for de-icing operations, and aiding in strategic planning for maintaining road safety and mobility would be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Road weather forecasts are required to support Regional Operation Centre decision makers to mitigate the effects of severe weather on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) as far as practicable. National Highways commitments that aims to keep the SRN free from snow and ice, leading to: - A reduction in winter accidents; - Maintaining mobility in winter weather; and - Fulfilment of the Secretary of State obligations as the Highway Authority. The forecast information supports the following activities: - decisions to deploy the gritter fleet that spread de-icing materials to prevent ice formation; - the removal of snow; - operational resilience planning and preparation; - planning and implementing operational interventions such as speed restrictions, height restrictions or lane closures to maintain safety during severe weather events; & - informing customers and stakeholders of potential severe weather events affecting the network, such as high winds and ice or snow. Scope of Services: 1. National Forecast Service: Lot 1 Provide detailed weather forecasts from October to April. Supply embedded forecasters at the National Traffic Operations Centre (NTOC). 2. Area Forecasting Service: Lot 2 Support winter maintenance decisions across various regions. Aid in the deployment of gritter fleets for de-icing and snow removal operations. Assist in strategic planning to maintain road safety and mobility during severe weather. These services are crucial for minimising winter accidents, ensuring uninterrupted mobility, and fulfilling our statutory obligations as the Highway Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ad1054-c194-46a4-a776-59d3ecda87ed | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2024 at 09:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ad1054-c194-46a4-a776-59d3ecda87ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ad1054-c194-46a4-a776-59d3ecda87ed 9th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a260748-be95-4f3c-a7a8-2622d330d4e3 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.nationalhighways.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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