---
title: "Weather Forecasting Systems"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-19"
---

# Weather Forecasting Systems

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea.json)

## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of bespoke weather forecasting systems. The procurement, under the industry category of Weather-forecasting services (CPV code 71351600), is aimed at aiding OCC Duty Officers in making informed decisions concerning winter road treatments, with features for recording and recalling forecasts and decision information for over six years. The contract will cover services in England, United Kingdom and has a total value of £90,000. The tender process follows an open procedure (below threshold) and the deadline for submission is 27th September 2024 at 10:00 AM. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2025 and end by 30th April 2028.

This tender presents ample opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specializing in weather forecasting services and emergency response systems. Companies with expertise in user-friendly, domain-based forecasting solutions and capability in recording and documenting emergency calls will find this contract beneficial. The extended contract duration and consistent need for road safety measures ensure sustained business growth for the successful bidder. Business growth can be driven by the innovative application of technology in public safety and emergency response services brought forth by this procurement.

## Notice

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. The product also requires the ability to record and recall forecast and decision information for a period of 6 yrs +. The system is also required to be able from Duty officers to document any out of hours emergency calls throughout the year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704c7b58-9acc-4c67-a08a-57a0ee4d6d7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704c7b58-9acc-4c67-a08a-57a0ee4d6d7a
- 5 Aug 2024 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d981b3fb-ba0f-4966-bd05-8a17fb271545

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704c7b58-9acc-4c67-a08a-57a0ee4d6d7a
  19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d981b3fb-ba0f-4966-bd05-8a17fb271545
  5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=525dcd22-3653-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9b77f6d-6485-410c-9815-ded5b6e691ea.json.