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title: "Weather Forecasting Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629223"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-23"
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# Weather Forecasting Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629223

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking Weather Forecasting Services through an open procurement process, with the tendering phase complete and the contract currently active. The contract is valued at £75,000 and is expected to last for a minimum of three years, with options for two extensions of twelve months each. Key dates include the bid opening on 28 September 2020, and the contract period commencing on 1 October 2020. The procurement process is categorised under services within the general public services sector, specifically in the Kirkwall locality.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in meteorological services to expand their operations. Successful bidders will need the capacity to provide ongoing weather forecasting, catering to both public sector and potential private sector clients. Companies with experience in providing environmental or technical services, particularly those that can demonstrate economic, financial, and technical proficiency, would be well-positioned to compete. This is an excellent chance for innovative firms to engage with a local authority and solidify their presence in the Scottish public sector market.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority requires the provision of Weather Forecasting Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority requires the provision of weather forecasting services for a minimum 3 year period, with two Authority held options to extend by 12 months. Bidders are required to submit a Tender and European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). The Tender submission and ESPD must be accompanied by supporting economic, financial, business and technical information.

Renewal: Options for extension are advised in the Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407607 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Either 36, 48 or 60 months dependent on uptake of available options within this proposed contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407607
- 1 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393585

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP393585&idx=2
  3rd September 2020 - Screenshot Domain Map
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP393585&idx=1
  1st September 2020 - Invitation to Tender - Weather Forecasting Service
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP393585
  Weather Forecasting Services - The Contracting Authority requires the provision of Weather Forecasting Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407607
  Weather Forecasting Services - The Contracting Authority requires the provision of Weather Forecasting Services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629223

## Provenance

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