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title: "Weather Forecasting Planning Tool"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822250"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Weather Forecasting Planning Tool

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822250

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for a "Weather Forecasting Planning Tool" aimed at equipping its fleet of Marine Directorate vessels. This contract, falling under the services category, was awarded via a limited procurement method without prior publication, citing a necessity for uninterrupted service on health and safety grounds. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award announced on 28th January 2026. Located in Aberdeen, the Marine Directorate is responsible for this contract, which has been allocated to DTN Europe UK Limited. The total contract value is £4,295 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in weather forecasting services, particularly those with a capability to serve maritime operations. SMEs with innovative tools in technical forecasting and maritime support can explore similar future procurement processes as potential competitors. The sector demonstrates specific needs for niche technical skills, thus creating potential areas for growth and innovation, especially for businesses capable of delivering bespoke maritime solutions. Collaboration with large public bodies such as the Scottish Government could enhance credibility and market presence for participating firms.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for access to a weather forecasting planning tool on boards its fleet of vessels.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for access to a weather forecasting planning tool on boards its fleet of vessels.

### Procurement Information

Short extension of contract to allow service re-procurement to be completed. Service must be maintained on health and safety grounds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548485 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,295 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548485

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548485
  Weather Forecasting Planning Tool - The Scottish Ministers invites bids for access to a weather forecasting planning tool on boards its fleet of vessels.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822250

## Provenance

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