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title: "The West Scotland Local Authority Weather Forecasting Partnership 2017"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000495270"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# The West Scotland Local Authority Weather Forecasting Partnership 2017

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000495270

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint a consultant for "The West Scotland Local Authority Weather Forecasting Partnership 2017". This project falls under the services category and is set in the UK, specifically Hamilton. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender submission period having ended on 9th June 2017, and the contract signed on 31st July 2017. The total value of the procurement, excluding VAT, is approximately £3,030,970.91.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in weather forecasting and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in road weather monitoring and maintenance. Companies with relevant technical expertise, such as membership in professional meteorological societies and those possessing advanced forecasting technologies, will be well-positioned to bid effectively. Additionally, businesses that can fulfil rigorous insurance and technical qualification requirements will enhance their competitive edge in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Consultant for the provision of a highly accurate and reliable road weather forecasting and consultancy service. This service shall assist and aid all roads authorities who are members of the Weather Forecast Partnership (hereinafter referred to as the "Councils") in the delivery of their operational winter and flood response service plans. The Consultant shall also provide a maintenance service for all Council owned weather stations and monitoring equipment located within the local authority areas of the Councils in the Weather Forecast Partnership.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is using the open tendering procedure for The West of Scotland Local Authorities Weather Forecast Partnership 2017 Contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further period of two years to 15 May 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295661 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 15 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | 2021 or 2023 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | £3,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL; INVERCLYDE COUNCIL; NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295661
- 11 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295317
- 19 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283661

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283661
  The West Scotland Local Authority Weather Forecasting Partnership 2017 - The Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Consultant for the provision of a highly accurate and reliable road weather forecasting and consultancy service. This service shall assist and aid all roads authorities who are members of the Weather Forecast Partnership (hereinafter referred to as the "Councils") in the delivery of their operational winter and flood response service plans. The Consultant shall also provide a maintenance service for all Council owned weather stations and monitoring equipment located within the local authority areas of the Councils in the Weather Forecast Partnership.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295317
  The West Scotland Local Authority Weather Forecasting Partnership 2017 - The Council are seeking to appoint an experienced Consultant for the provision of a highly accurate and reliable road weather forecasting and consultancy service. This service shall assist and aid all roads authorities who are members of the Weather Forecast Partnership (hereinafter referred to as the "Councils") in the delivery of their operational winter and flood response service plans. The Consultant shall also provide a maintenance service for all Council owned weather stations and monitoring equipment located within the local authority areas of the Councils in the Weather Forecast Partnership.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495270
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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