Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
National Highways
Guilford
tessa.shaw@nationalhighways.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Weather Forecasting Information Services
Reference number
ITIP0366
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The key aim of this proposal is to provide both a Area Forecasting service that supports winter maintenance/gritting decisions for the National Highways regions. Plus, a strategic National Forecast service including forecast information during the winter season (October – April).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,900,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
National Forecast Service
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
1. National Forecast Service: Lot 1
Provide detailed weather forecasts from October to April.
Supply embedded forecasters at the National Traffic Operations Centre (NTOC).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Area Forecasting Service
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
2. Area Forecasting Service: Lot 2
Support winter maintenance decisions across various regions.
Aid in the deployment of gritter fleets for de-icing and snow removal operations.
Assist in strategic planning to maintain road safety and mobility during severe weather.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 July 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Suppliers can find further information and attachments to the PIN at the contracts finder link below;
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ad1054-c194-46a4-a776-59d3ecda87ed
Suppliers who have not yet registered for an account on National Highways eSourcing portal may do so at the following link;
https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
This is required if you intend on responding to the tender once published.
Note that we ask supplier to register one account per organisation. The supplier can designate a super user for the account who will then authorise sub accounts for any other of their staff members who require access.