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title: "Bureau and Maintenance Services for Roadside Weather Stations, used for Summer and Winter Forecasting - S493620"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-02"
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# Bureau and Maintenance Services for Roadside Weather Stations, used for Summer and Winter Forecasting - S493620

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a7e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Norfolk County Council, a public authority within the sub-central government, involved the provision of bureau and maintenance services for roadside weather stations used for forecasting both in summer and winter. This contract, titled "Bureau and Maintenance Services for Roadside Weather Stations, used for Summer and Winter Forecasting - S493620," falls under the industry category of weather stations, classified as goods, and is located in Norwich, UK. The procurement stage has reached completion, with Vaisala Limited being awarded the contract. The contract is set for a term beginning on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. This process utilised a procurement method which is described as "Below threshold - unknown," allowing for continued provision of existing services and incorporation of new technologies during the exemption periods of winter from 2025 to 2028.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological equipment and maintenance services, particularly those focusing on innovative technologies that enhance forecasting capabilities. Companies engaged in weather monitoring solutions could leverage this opportunity to expand their services within regional governance structures. The contract, valued at £140,000 net (£168,000 gross) over three years, provides stability and potential growth for businesses capable of maintaining and upgrading technical infrastructure in line with public sector requirements. It encourages enterprises to offer innovative solutions that improve operational efficiencies and service quality for government entities.

## Notice

Vaisala provide weather stations for Norfolk and this 3 year contract to supply bureau and maintenance for all of these stations provides best value and continuation of an exemplary service. It also allows us to take advantage of new technologies offered during this period of exemption for winter seasons 25/26, 26/27 and 27/28. They provide data for summer and winter periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029090-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 2 Jun 2025 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029090-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029090-2025
  2nd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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