--- title: "Weather Data including Fire Service Specific Information" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE" published: "2019-10-31" --- # Weather Data including Fire Service Specific Information Buyer: SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804.json) ## Summary The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is initiating a tender for "Weather Data including Fire Service Specific Information," aimed at enhancing their operational response capabilities. This procurement falls under the industry category of public order and safety, with a planned procurement stage. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage with the buying organisation, located at Headquarters, Westburn Drive, Cambuslang, G72 7NA, UK. A future notice is anticipated to be published on 6th January 2020, heralding further details regarding the procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in weather data services, particularly those offering solutions integrated with emergency response functionalities. Companies with expertise in providing weather data, particularly those able to demonstrate capabilities similar to existing services like the Met Office's 'Hazard Manager', are well-positioned to compete. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is open to exploring alternative market options, making this a valuable opportunity for innovative suppliers in this sector. ## Notice Scottish Fire and Rescue Service currently obtains Weather Data directly from the Met Office. Included in the current provision is access to Met Office 'Hazard Manager' facility which includes access to 'Chemet' and 'Firemet' functionality which provides SFRS with information specific to Fire Service relating to hazards and conditions. this information is used to inform operational response at incidents. SFRS is not aware of any other provider who can offer such services, however is keen to explore whether there are alternative options within the market ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service currently obtains Weather Data directly from the Met Office. Included in the current provision is access to Met Office 'Hazard Manager' facility which includes access to 'Chemet' and 'Firemet' functionality which provides SFRS with information specific to Fire Service relating to hazards and conditions. This information is used to inform operational response at incidents. SFRS is not aware of any other provider who can offer such services, however is keen to explore whether there are alternative options within the market. The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to initiate engagement with the market regarding potential options. Interested suppliers are asked to contact Mandy Shepherd at Mandy.Shepherd@firescotland.gov.uk to arrange a one to one discussion on this matter ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370831 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jan 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE | | Locality | CAMBUSLANG | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G72 7NA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire | | Local authority | South Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Cambuslang East | | Westminster constituency | Rutherglen | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370831 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370831 Weather Data including Fire Service Specific Information - Scottish Fire and Rescue Service currently obtains Weather Data directly from the Met Office. Included in the current provision is access to Met Office 'Hazard Manager' facility which includes access to 'Chemet' and 'Firemet' functionality which provides SFRS with information specific to Fire Service relating to hazards and conditions. this information is used to inform operational response at incidents. SFRS is not aware of any other provider who can offer such services, however is keen to explore whether there are alternative options within the market ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://firescotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=602804 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602804.json.