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title: "LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services - Single Party Framework 2025 - 29"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4e5"
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# LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services - Single Party Framework 2025 - 29

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4e5

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## Summary

The recent procurement process undertaken by Merseytravel and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) culminated in the awarding of a contract titled "LCRCA Winter Bureau and Forecasting Services - Single Party Framework 2025 - 29". The primary focus is on the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom (UKD7), the process follows an open procurement method as per legal basis 32014L0024. The contract award occurred on 14th July 2025. The process is now complete with the tender previously being active until 25th March 2025, while Merseytravel leads the collaborative procurement for winter forecasting services across seven local authorities with a total contract value of GBP 750,000.

This procurement framework offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport forecasting services, particularly those with experience in winter maintenance planning. Smaller enterprises like Vaisala Ltd, the awarded supplier, can benefit substantially from such frameworks due to their specialised product offerings. Companies with expertise in providing quality-driven, innovative solutions for transport services will find this framework particularly advantageous for collaborating with multiple regional authorities and expanding their market presence in public sector contracts. The emphasis on quality and competitive pricing presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to demonstrate value through their service offerings.

## Notice

he LCRCA are looking to establish a single party framework for the provision of Winter forecasting Services. The service to be provided through this framework will enable the contracting authorities to effectively manage and deploy their winter gritting services when required. The framework is being procured by the LCRCA / Merseytravel on behalf of the collaboration of the seven local authorities listed below: * Halton Council * Knowsley Council * Liverpool City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Warrington Council * Wirral Council In addition, the following organisations may also wish to utilise this framework: * Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) * Merseytravel

### Lot Information

Lot 1

he LCRCA are looking to establish a single party framework for the provision of Winter forecasting Services. The service to be provided through this framework will enable the contracting authorities to effectively manage and deploy their winter gritting services when required. The framework is being procured by the LCRCA / Merseytravel on behalf of the collaboration of the seven local authorities listed below: * Halton Council * Knowsley Council * Liverpool City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Warrington Council * Wirral Council In addition, the following organisations may also wish to utilise this framework: * Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) * Merseytravel

Renewal: To be re-procured 6 - 9 months Jan - Feb 2029 ahead of the expiry contract July 29

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059112-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | To be renewed every 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Additional buyers | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059112-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006179-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f16d712a-44de-ef11-8133-005056b64545

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