Published date: 25 January 2018

This notice was replaced on 21 August 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 21 August 2018)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Weather stations - 38127000

  • Maintenance of data network equipment - 50312310

  • Weather-forecasting services - 71351600

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£1,400,000

Procurement reference

DN216409

Published date

25 January 2018

Closing date

1 March 2018

Contract start date

1 July 2018

Contract end date

30 June 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The purpose of the solution is to provide: The operation and maintenance to a network of existing weather station equipment. The collection and management of data from each outstation, with remote monitoring of weather conditions, a maintained bureau service, with helpdesk which enables users to view, download and monitor data and information or identify any faults to outstations. A forecasting service in which weather forecasting information is developed and made available to Member Authorities via uploading it to the bureau system and forecasters system. The solution also includes the provision of the replacement of existing weather station equipment, where there is a requirement to upgrade the equipment.


About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Armstrong

Address

Guildhall, Quayside,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13AF
England

Telephone

+44(0)7989428362

Email

michelle.armstrong@nepo.org

Website

nepo.org