--- title: "SS16 103 Road Weather Information System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2eace94-65e5-41ce-a617-3333f186795a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2eace94-65e5-41ce-a617-3333f186795a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2eace94-65e5-41ce-a617-3333f186795a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2eace94-65e5-41ce-a617-3333f186795a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-04" --- # SS16 103 Road Weather Information System Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2eace94-65e5-41ce-a617-3333f186795a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2eace94-65e5-41ce-a617-3333f186795a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2eace94-65e5-41ce-a617-3333f186795a.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Kent County Council, pertains to the maintenance and operation of a Road Weather Information System. This contract, titled "SS16 103 Road Weather Information System," falls under the services industry and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 1st October 2017 to 30th September 2025. The tender period has concluded, with the original deadline for submissions on 24th August 2017. The total contract value is £478,000, and it is aimed at ensuring the maintenance and operation of weather stations throughout Kent. This tender presents valuable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide technical and operational expertise in weather monitoring and data management. Businesses specialising in environmental services, IT solutions for data management, and maintenance operations of weather-related technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to safer and more efficient travel conditions in the region. ## Notice This requirement is for Road Weather Information System Maintenance and operation required within the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate. The Contractor will be responsible for providing the whole of the maintenance and operation of the existing network of Weather Stations throughout the County of Kent. The Contractor will also be responsible for the following: Maintain and operate the existing network of Weather Stations 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 to the Specification. Operate a Bureau Service that provides the Employer with access to data from the Weather Stations owned and/or utilised by them. It must also manage and enable the flow of forecast and roadside Weather Station data between Meteogroup, the Contractor and the Employer, enabling the remote monitoring of road surface and atmospheric conditions for the detection and prediction of ice formation and other adverse weather conditions. The maintenance of associated Ice Prediction Software. Provide sensor data and camera images from Weather Stations that the Employer has permission to utilise from neighboring authorities.All work, labour, plant, equipment, materials and any other things necessary to complete the item are to be provided by the contractor. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=885ec5a3-7370-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc5b158f-9c77-4313-b3df-c4b345e4d665 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £478,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £260,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VAISALA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38127000 - Weather stations ## Release History - 4 Apr 2022 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc5b158f-9c77-4313-b3df-c4b345e4d665 - 24 Jul 2017 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e483ce-1263-4618-982d-5a740879560d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc5b158f-9c77-4313-b3df-c4b345e4d665 4th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2e483ce-1263-4618-982d-5a740879560d 24th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=885ec5a3-7370-e711-80e3-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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