CP2275-22 Highway Winter Service Weather Forecast for South West Consortium

Concepts

• weather forecasting
• south west consortium
• plymouth
• dorset
• bournemouth
• torquay
• exeter
• 2275-22 highway winter service weather forecast
• weather forecasting service
• national winter service research group

Location

South West England:

Description

A South West Consortium has been formed for the purposes of procuring and Weather Forecasting Service. The road weather forecast service is required so that they can deliver an effective and efficient Winter Service and Highway Maintenance function, reacting in a timely and appropriate fashion to any hazards that may be presented to highway users in winter and optionally for supporting Highway Maintenance activities during the summer. Estimated contract value between £200,000 and £400,000 for the initial contract term

Total Quantity or Scope

It is expected that that the forecaster will be fully conversant with the national code of practice Well Managed Highway Infrastructure, and any future variants of this code and national best practice, as set out by the National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) and seek to provide the client with appropriate weather information to enable them to fully comply with these, regarding winter service decision making.

Renewal Options

Description of renewals Option to extend 4 x 12 months (maximum term of eight years) at the discretion of Devon Procurement Service.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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