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title: "Weather Bureau Service & Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05449a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-03"
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# Weather Bureau Service & Maintenance Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05449a

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Lancashire County Council involves a contract titled "Weather Bureau Service & Maintenance Services," essential for the maintenance of specialised transmission equipment that helps manage road conditions during adverse weather. The procurement, classified under weather-forecasting services, takes place in Preston, UK, and is already in the award stage. A direct procurement method was employed, falling below the threshold without competition, and awarded to Vaisala Ltd. The contract commenced on 3rd October 2025 and will conclude on 30th September 2026, with a gross value of £63,686.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses experienced in weather forecasting and equipment maintenance services. Companies with expertise in public sector contracts, particularly those familiar with communication and weather station systems, will find this kind of project well-aligned with their capabilities. Such contracts offer companies a solid foothold in governmental procurement sectors, enhancing visibility and fostering long-term partnerships within local authorities. Interested businesses should ensure they meet the technical specifications and express interest within expected engagement timelines.

## Notice

The provision of this contract is for Bureau services and maintenance of the transmission equipment (assets), this equipment is specialist, and this provides warning and timings of adverse weather such as snow and ice, this is used by the authority to time gritting of the roads within the county.

### Planning Information

Please return Expression of Interest to casprocurement@lancashire.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062322-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,072 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38127000 - Weather stations
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062322-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 14:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030651-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062322-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030651-2025
  6th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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