Scope
Reference
DN785210
Description
Cumberland Council requires a Contractor to supply a council wide road weather forecasting (weather patterns of heavy rain all year round that may cause flooding to properties and roads) and ice prediction service which provides an adequate level of information to enable the Authority to determine whether roads in their area will require treatment to prevent the formation of ice, or settling of snow, such as might impede or endanger traffic on these roads.
Total value (estimated)
- £460,000 excluding VAT
- £552,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 19 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN785210) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity.
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Cumberland Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJGX-9191-DYLV
Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate
Carlisle
CA1 1RD
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government