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title: "Weather Forecasting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ac8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Weather Forecasting Services

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ac8

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council recently concluded a public procurement process for Weather Forecasting Services, which was awarded to MetDesk Limited. The initiative, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, focuses on providing detailed, site-specific weather forecasts to be utilised during the winter period from October to April each year. The procurement method was an open competition, seeking qualified service providers willing to bid below the threshold. The resultant contract became active on 6th October 2025 and will remain effective until 5th October 2028, with a potential extension until 2030. The services are specifically tailored for the geographical area managed by the council in Swindon, and the supplier is Swindon-based, highlighting a regional benefit. The contract, valued at £45,840 with a gross amount of £55,008, underscores Swindon's focus on regional economic engagements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a forte in bespoke weather forecasting services, particularly those adept at providing customised meteorological data for public authorities. Businesses specialising in technology-driven meteorological solutions and possessing capabilities to refine and adjust forecasting models will find this contract beneficial. The emphasis on localised and specific forecasting requirements envisages growth potential for enterprises that can deliver enhanced service features, maintaining flexibility in forecast adjustments. Therefore, businesses that thrive in a competitive yet collaborative environment, with competencies in delivering high-quality, tailored services to governmental bodies, will find excellent opportunities for business growth through engagements of this nature.

## Notice

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of Weather Forecasting Services to the Council. The services to be delivered are: To provide weather forecasts as detailed below throughout the winter period between the 2nd Monday in October to the last day of April on an annual basis. All weather forecast information is to be loaded onto the Findlay Irvine ICELERT website and Text Forecasts to be e-mailed to Senior Support Officers (up to 10 officers). Forecasts provided shall be written specifically for the geographical area managed by Swindon Borough Council, generic regional text shall not be provided. The Forecaster shall have the ability to change or edit individual values in any cell within the hazard table and to manually adjust site specific graphs, altering forecasts minimum temperatures, temperature curves and surface hazards in order to improve the quality if deemed necessary.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend 1 x 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073070-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,840 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073070-2025
- 19 Aug 2025 at 15:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049944-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073070-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049944-2025
  19th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metdesk.com
- http://www.swindon.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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