---
title: "Award of Weather forecasting planning tool - MS-P-0286"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749983"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Award of Weather forecasting planning tool - MS-P-0286

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749983

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Award of Weather forecasting planning tool - MS-P-0286" in the services category, specifically covering weather-forecasting and meteorology services. The procurement relates to a weather forecasting planning tool for Marine Scotland, which will be utilised on board its fleet of vessels. Notably, the procurement process was direct and involved the selection of a single supplier without competition. The contract was officially signed on 12th November 2023, and the procurement stage is now at the award phase. This project is located in Edinburgh, and the tender period is set to conclude on 12th December 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in weather forecasting and marine services. The successful bidder, DTN, LLC., stands to gain from a contract valued at £44,600 GBP. Firms specialising in meteorology, marine technology, or those looking to expand into providing specialised forecasting tools would find this procurement particularly beneficial. It demonstrates a commitment by the Scottish Government to leverage expert services to enhance marine operations, indicating future potential for similar contracts as part of the government's ongoing marine and environmental initiatives.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites bids for access to a weather forecasting planning tool on boards its fleet of vessels

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510872 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | MORAY COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER; CYRENIANS; DTN; HARVEY NASH; LANGUAGE EMPIRE; LORIEN RESOURCING; MORGERE; PAT MUNRO (ALNESS; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
- 71351610 - Meteorology services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 17:06 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510872

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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