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title: "Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05891c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
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# Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction Services

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05891c

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Cumberland Council focused on providing a comprehensive service for "Road Weather Forecasting and Ice Prediction." This contract falls under the services category within the procurement industry and covers the UKD1 region in the United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement method was used, with key stages including tendering, awarding, and now active contract implementation. Cumberland Council has completed the award process, with the contract starting on 14th November 2025 and extending up to 30th September 2027, with potential renewals extending to 2029. The contract, valued at £140,000 with the possibility of extensions, intends to secure services that predict weather patterns affecting road conditions, crucial during periods of heavy rain and potential snow. The official contract was signed on the 14th of November 2025.

This procurement initiative represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological services, offering growth potential through public sector engagement. Companies involved in weather forecasting, especially those capable of delivering precise, actionable insights on weather patterns impacting transport infrastructure, such as SMEs like OPENWEATHER LTD., would find this tender particularly appealing. The emphasis on service quality and price, with additional social value considerations, provides a competitive edge for suppliers equipped to provide innovative and reliable solutions. Engaging in this specific contract could lead to further opportunities with other councils requiring similar services, thus positioning businesses as key players in public infrastructure safety and management.

## Notice

Cumberland Council requires a Contractor to supply a council wide road weather forecasting (weather patterns of heavy rain all year round that may cause flooding to properties and roads) and ice prediction service which provides an adequate level of information to enable the Authority to determine whether roads in their area will require treatment to prevent the formation of ice, or settling of snow, such as might impede or endanger traffic on these roads

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075577-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | £460,000 |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| Contracts value | £140,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075577-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 10:46 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058436-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 14:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049211-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075577-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058436-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049211-2025
  15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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