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WCC Weather forecasting services for winter maintenance

Warwickshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Warwickshire County Council

Buyer Address: Shire Hall, Warwick, UKG13, CV34 4SA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
350000.0 GBP
Gross: 420000 GBP
Published
09 Jul 2025, 14:37
Deadline
08 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Council is seeking a 24 Hour Domain Based 'forecaster intervened' winter highways weather forecasting service supplied by a weather forecasting company with appropriate skills and resource available to undertake the exacting requirements of Warwickshire County Council.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038688-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Council reserves the right to make additional purchases during the contract that fall under the category of winter weather forecasting.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 350,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 420,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost evaluation (30%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Non-cost quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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