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title: "DfI Roads and Rivers - Provision of Roads Winter Service and Foyle Bridge Wind Speed Forecasting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c196"
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# DfI Roads and Rivers - Provision of Roads Winter Service and Foyle Bridge Wind Speed Forecasting Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c196

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## Summary

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is currently engaged in a procurement process for the contract titled "DfI Roads and Rivers - Provision of Roads Winter Service and Foyle Bridge Wind Speed Forecasting Services," categorised under weather-forecasting services. The tender was initiated on 29 June 2021 and is set to conclude with a bid submission deadline on 2 August 2021. This open procurement process covers various locations within the UK, specifically aiming to enhance winter road weather forecasting and provide wind speed forecasts for Foyle Bridge in Londonderry. The estimated value of the contract is £550,000, lasting for an initial period of 360 days with possible extensions for up to four additional years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological services and forecasting technologies, particularly those that can provide bespoke solutions tailored to public sector requirements. Companies with expertise in weather analysis, data reporting, and the provision of alert systems would be well-suited to compete in this market. Participating in such public contracts not only allows businesses to grow their portfolios but also to establish long-term relationships with governmental bodies, enhancing their credibility in the industry.

## Notice

The Department wishes to employ a suitably experienced and resourced forecasting supplier to deliver bespoke winter road weather forecasts during the winter service period and to deliver a bespoke wind speed forecast / alerting service for Foyle Bridge in Londonderry throughout the year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department wishes to employ a suitably experienced and resourced forecasting supplier to deliver bespoke winter road weather forecasts during the winter service period and to deliver a bespoke wind speed forecast / alerting service for Foyle Bridge in Londonderry throughout the year.

Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for 4 further periods of up to 1 year each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | £550,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £550,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8GB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METEOGROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021700-2021
- 29 Jun 2021 at 18:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014883-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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