---
title: "Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000537387"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2018-09-17"
---

# Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000537387

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract" is managed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, based in Stornoway, UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to general public services. The procurement method used is limited, with the initiative taken without prior publication of a call for competition, thus streamlining the process. The contract was signed on 28 March 2018, and the total value is approximately £114,431.75. The delivery location for the services is specified as the Western Isles Area.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in weather monitoring products and data management to grow. Companies with a focus on sensor technology, maintenance services, and data analytical solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those familiar with Vaisala’s existing systems, as switching suppliers could involve significant technical challenges. As Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reinforcing its existing infrastructure, suppliers capable of providing additional weather stations and maintenance services could find substantial opportunities within this framework.

## Notice

Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract

Options: If/when required: -additional weather stations -communication charges -summer polling -call outs and repair costs -cost of non-contractual parts

### Procurement Information

The Comhairle's current network comprises Vaisala's sensors, components and systems. Competition is absent for the technical reason that a change of supplier would require a change in those systems which would not be cost-effective, and so no reasonable alternative exists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331656 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,431 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38127000 - Weather stations

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331656
- 29 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR315225

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR315225
  Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract - Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331656
  Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract - Roads Weather Monitoring Services - Data Management and Calibration/Maintenance Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000537387

## Provenance

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