--- title: "Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-01" --- # Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service Buyer: SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Shetland Islands Council involves a contract for "Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service" classified under general public services, focusing on the provision of weather forecasting to aid road gritting operations during winter in Shetland Islands. The procurement followed an open procedure as part of a services contract, with electronic submissions allowed. The tender process began in June 2025, with bids accepted until early July 2025, and contracts awarded soon after. The procurement is governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, and the contract was eventually signed with StormGeo UK Limited, reflecting a contract period of approximately four years including possible renewals. This tender presents ample opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in meteorology, forecasting technology, or services supporting road maintenance operations. Large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive forecasting services that meet stringent accuracy and quality standards are well-suited to compete. Key selection criteria included professional risk indemnity and public liability insurance, alongside historical data on forecasting accuracy, assessing suitability, economic capacity, and technical competency. The opportunity for renewed contracts emphasises potential long-term growth, positioning successful firms significantly within the public sector service delivery framework. ## Notice The scope of the procurement is to appoint a company to provide Roads with a winter weather forecasting services. The purpose of these forecasts are to assist in deciding whether gritting operations are required on the roads within the area following the forecasting of Ice or Snow. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The type of contract is a services contract, the procedure is a regulated procurement governed by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procedure being followed in an open procedure. Renewal: Options for renewal are detailed 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=OCT540326 | | 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 | 1 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £109,161 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHETLAND ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | LERWICK, SHETLAND | | Post town | Lerwick | | Postcode | ZE1 0LZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Shetland Islands | | Electoral ward | Lerwick North and Bressay | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM66 Shetland Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STORMGEO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services ## Release History - 1 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540326 - 4 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531758 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN531758&idx=1 4th June 2025 - Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531758 Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service - The scope of the procurement is to appoint a company to provide Roads with a winter weather forecasting services. The purpose of these forecasts are to assist in deciding whether gritting operations are required on the roads within the area following the forecasting of Ice or Snow. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540326 Roads Winter Weather Forecasting Service - The scope of the procurement is to appoint a company to provide Roads with a winter weather forecasting services. The purpose of these forecasts are to assist in deciding whether gritting operations are required on the roads within the area following the forecasting of Ice or Snow. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.shetland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800647 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000800647. 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