---
title: "Weather Forecasting Information Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047bd1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2024-07-09"
---

# Weather Forecasting Information Services

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047bd1

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## Summary

The National Highways organisation based in Guilford, United Kingdom, is planning a tender for Weather Forecasting Information Services. This procurement falls under the services category with a value of £3,900,000. The tender includes two lots: one for National Forecast Service and another for Area Forecasting Service. The aim is to provide forecast services supporting winter maintenance decisions and road safety strategies.

This tender by National Highways presents opportunities for businesses in weather forecasting services to compete for contracts. Companies with expertise in providing weather forecasts and supporting winter maintenance operations are well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the future notice date set for 9th July 2024. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with National Highways to secure potential contracts for weather forecasting services in the UK region.

## Notice

The key aim of this proposal is to provide both a Area Forecasting service that supports winter maintenance/gritting decisions for the National Highways regions. Plus, a strategic National Forecast service including forecast information during the winter season (October - April).

### Lot Information

National Forecast Service

1. National Forecast Service: Lot 1 Provide detailed weather forecasts from October to April. Supply embedded forecasters at the National Traffic Operations Centre (NTOC).

Area Forecasting Service

2. Area Forecasting Service: Lot 2 Support winter maintenance decisions across various regions. Aid in the deployment of gritter fleets for de-icing and snow removal operations. Assist in strategic planning to maintain road safety and mobility during severe weather.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020872-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | GUILFORD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2024 at 09:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020872-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
- https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ad1054-c194-46a4-a776-59d3ecda87ed

## Provenance

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