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title: "Provision of Winter Roads Forecasting (Tayside and North East Scotland)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a9c"
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# Provision of Winter Roads Forecasting (Tayside and North East Scotland)

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a9c

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## Summary

Dundee City Council has been awarded a contract for the provision of Winter Roads Forecasting services, covering Tayside and North-East Scotland. This service is crucial for maintaining road safety during the winter months by enabling informed gritting decisions. The contract, awarded to MetDesk Limited, is essential for fulfilling the obligations under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and involves high-quality weather-forecasting services. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and notable dates include the award date on 27 August 2024, with the contract set to start on 1 October 2024 and run until 30 September 2027. The overall contract value is £571,835.76, and the procurement is classified under the CPV code 71351600 for weather forecasting services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in weather forecasting, data analysis, and road maintenance. Companies with expertise in providing accurate and reliable weather data, particularly those with experience in handling winter-specific forecasts, would be well-suited to compete. The contracted services involve sophisticated data collection and analysis, requiring robust technological infrastructure and skilled meteorologists. Businesses equipped to deliver these services can gain regional exposure and potentially secure re-tendering opportunities beyond 2027, thereby enhancing their market position and expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

The Purchasers operate a weather maintenance program which relies on Winter Roads Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services to be provided for their weather monitoring stations. This Contract will provide the Purchasers with a mechanism to make gritting decisions throughout the winter season. In turn, this allows the Purchasers to discharge their duties under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and is considered an essential service that must be provided. The Bureau Services providers gathers data using loggers, then transfers info to Forecaster and Forecaster returns forecast to the Bureau Services provider. The Bureau Services provider shares the data/forecast info/alerts with the Purchasers via web application.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Purchasers operate a weather maintenance program which relies on Winter Roads Weather Forecasting Bureau and Associated Services to be provided for the Council's their weather monitoring stations. This Contract will provide the Purchasers with a mechanism to make gritting decisions throughout the winter season. In turn, this allows the Purchasers to discharge their duties under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and is considered an essential service that must be provided. The Bureau Services providers gathers data using loggers, then transfers info to Forecaster and Forecaster returns forecast to the Bureau Services provider. The Bureau Services provider shares the data/forecast info/alerts with the Purchasers via web application.

Renewal: To be re-tendered for contract implementation 1 October 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027503-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | May 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £571,835 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; ANGUS COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## 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

- 29 Aug 2024 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027503-2024
- 17 Jun 2024 at 07:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018544-2024
- 20 May 2024 at 07:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015783-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://katie.macaulay@highland.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766441
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00160
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00231
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00232
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00236
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372

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