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title: "Weather Forecasting Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734586"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-07"
---

# Weather Forecasting Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734586

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for Weather Forecasting Services to MetDesk Limited. The procurement process was completed on September 1st, 2023, and the contract is currently active. The contract value is £197,500. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The buying organisation, Orkney Islands Council, is categorised under General public services and Education industries. The contract was awarded in Kirkwall, UK.

This tender for Weather Forecasting Services, issued by the Orkney Islands Council, presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the services sector, to compete for a contract worth £197,500. Businesses that can provide weather forecasting services for a minimum of 3 years and have the capability to extend the service for an additional 12 months should consider bidding. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, and the contract is open for active participation.

## 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 Single Procurement Document (SPD). The Tender submission and SPD 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=SEP487768 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Either 36, 48 or 60 months dependent on uptake of available options within this proposed contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £197,500 |

## 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 | METDESK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487768
- 7 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480518

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480518&idx=1
  8th June 2023 - invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480518&idx=3
  8th June 2023 - invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN480518&idx=2
  7th June 2023 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480518
  Weather Forecasting Services - The Contracting Authority requires the provision of Weather Forecasting Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487768
  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-r6ebe6-0000734586

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