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title: "WEATHER FORECASTING, BUREAU, AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069708"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# WEATHER FORECASTING, BUREAU, AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069708

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Weather Forecasting, Bureau, and Associated Services" involves a consortium of councils, including East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, The City of Edinburgh, and Fife. The process is managed by Scottish Borders Council, with the tender stage currently active and an open procurement method in place. The industry category for this tender is weather forecasting services, with offerings such as routine meteorological reporting, severe weather alerts, and specialist forecasting. Submissions must be made electronically by 12:00 on 11th June 2026, with the resulting contract supporting operations across regions in the UK, specifically the Lothians and Borders. The contract, valued at £960,000, begins on 11th June 2026 and has a proposed duration of 1800 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in meteorological services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive weather forecasting and associated technological support. Ideal candidates will likely possess experience in supplying advanced meteorological instrumentation, training, and technological solutions such as web access and mobile application integration. Companies focusing on supply chain development, community engagement, or advancing targeted recruitment and training may find additional advantages through structured community benefit initiatives. Thus, businesses that can offer competitive pricing while ensuring high-quality services will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

The provision of weather forecasting, bureau and associated services to East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, The City of Edinburgh and Fife Councils (Edinburgh, Lothians, Borders and Fife: ELBF Forum - Collaboration and Shared Services between Councils). The weather forecasting service provides routine meteorological reporting, severe weather alerts, and specialist forecasting to support operational planning and daily action during the Winter period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council Consortium comprising East Lothian, Fife Council, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, The City of Edinburgh and West Lothian Councils herein referred to as 'the Consortium Members', seeks the provision of Weather Forecasting and Related Services in accordance with the Service Requirements that includes the following; Weather Forecasting and Associated Services Web Access Package Bureau Service Roadside Weather Station Maintenance Training Development and Innovation Provision of Mobile Tablet Devices Supply & installation of Outstation Cameras (where required)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043634-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Every 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | £960,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043634-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831680
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
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