--- title: "Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-22" --- # Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services Buyer: MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405.json) ## Summary The Midlothian Council is currently managing the procurement process for "Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services" in the services industry. This tender is at the award stage, having been signed on 6th July 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which allowed for competitive bids. The main delivery locations for this contract include several regions: UKM7, UKM75, UKM8, UKM91, UKM78, and UKM72. Proposals were initially invited until 1st April 2021. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of meteorological services and related sectors. Companies specialising in weather forecasting, data analysis, and environmental monitoring would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, suppliers who are able to demonstrate value-added services, such as community engagement and targeted recruitment and training, may stand out in the competitive bidding process.Engaging with local authorities like the Midlothian Council can also provide a pathway to future contracts and collaborations. ## Notice Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services Renewal: Extension of two further one year periods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421865 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | February 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £531,960 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | DALKEITH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH22 1DN | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | METDESK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 38127000 - Weather stations - 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421865 - 24 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407858 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407858&idx=2 2nd March 2021 - Appendix 2 Weather Stations - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407858&idx=8 2nd March 2021 - Appendix 2 Weather Stations - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407858&idx=1 25th February 2021 - Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407858&idx=7 25th February 2021 - Invitation to Tender Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407858&idx=3 24th February 2021 - Appendix 3 Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407858&idx=4 24th February 2021 - Appendix 4 Winter Management System - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407858&idx=5 24th February 2021 - Appendix 5 KPI's - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB407858&idx=6 24th February 2021 - Additional Standard Statements in Relation to SPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407858 Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services - Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421865 Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services - Weatherforecasting, Bureau and Associated Services ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.midlothian.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645405 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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