--- title: "Tender for the Weather Forecasting Service for Herefordshire Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9fe00fb-4285-43d1-81ca-ea6c19b2283d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9fe00fb-4285-43d1-81ca-ea6c19b2283d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9fe00fb-4285-43d1-81ca-ea6c19b2283d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9fe00fb-4285-43d1-81ca-ea6c19b2283d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-30" --- # Tender for the Weather Forecasting Service for Herefordshire Council Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9fe00fb-4285-43d1-81ca-ea6c19b2283d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9fe00fb-4285-43d1-81ca-ea6c19b2283d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9fe00fb-4285-43d1-81ca-ea6c19b2283d.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for a weather forecasting service, primarily supporting the council's Winter Service Plan. The procurement, conducted using an open procedure, ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective weather-forecasting services essential for the Public Realm contract facilitated by Balfour Beatty Living Places. MetDesk Limited has been appointed to utilise the council's existing weather stations and sensors, providing valuable insights and operational efficiency. The contract, worth £129,977.49, starts on 25th September 2024 and extends up to 30th September 2027 with a possible six-month extension, covering the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in weather forecasting and meteorological services. Organisations with innovative solutions and expertise in leveraging existing infrastructure alongside their resources will find this contract beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit due to the suitability criteria favouring them. By engaging with this opportunity, businesses can enhance their portfolios, build long-term relationships with local councils, and contribute to essential public services, thereby driving business expansion and market presence in the West Midlands. ## Notice Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a service provider for the provision of a high quality, cost effective weather forecasting service. The council require a provider who will bring their experience and innovative solutions to deliver a valued service to the County of Herefordshire. The weather forecasting service provision is to support the delivery of the council's Winter Service Plan. The operational service is undertaken as part of the Public Realm contract, provided by Balfour Beatty Living Places. The service provider will utilise the council's existing weather stations/sensors (serviced by the council's Weather Station and Sensor/Bureau service provider) and operate alongside the weather forecast provider's own resources. The contract period is for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 6 months. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out using the Open Procedure. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9594bc10-a1bf-4f99-8e73-069bedccdb8b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 24 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £129,977 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | METDESK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9594bc10-a1bf-4f99-8e73-069bedccdb8b - 29 Aug 2024 at 11:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02257978-baa1-48b7-af2c-1e3442e695f3 - 8 Aug 2024 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6100dd6b-15f8-4c61-97c4-b5a6f5c811fa - 8 Aug 2024 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41988473-53c7-4bb1-b855-4ac11048fb0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9594bc10-a1bf-4f99-8e73-069bedccdb8b 30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02257978-baa1-48b7-af2c-1e3442e695f3 29th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6100dd6b-15f8-4c61-97c4-b5a6f5c811fa 8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41988473-53c7-4bb1-b855-4ac11048fb0c 8th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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