Scope
Reference
118_25
Description
This ESPO framework provides access to a wide range of weather forecasting services including but not limited to standard winter service, site specific services, training services, optional summer forecast services, and bespoke weather forecasting requirements. All of the suppliers on this framework have been selected for their experience and ability to provide customers with a comprehensive range of services that combine quality and value.
For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/weather-forecasting-services-118-25.html.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
5%
Further information about fees
Framework percentage fee is calculated based on the invoiced value to the customer by the supplier.
Framework operation description
This Framework will operate via Call-off with competition (further competitive selection process) only.
An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call-off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.
ESPO Trading Limited Second Framework:
ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself.
Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Procurement Act 2023 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Procurement Act 2023 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for tenderers information only.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 1. 118_25 Weather Forecasting Services
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £30,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework).
The total estimated value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 38120000 - Meteorological instruments
- 71351600 - Weather-forecasting services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
DTN EUROPE UK LTD
- Companies House: 03288270
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWZ-8751-VBDL
WeWork Aviation House, 125 Kingsway
London
WC2B 6NH
United Kingdom
Email: proposals.emea@dtn.com
Website: http://www.dtn.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 118_25 Weather Forecasting Services
METDESK LIMITED
- Companies House: 08282087
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLM-6863-ZMWZ
Hale Court Hale Road
Aylesbury
HP22 6NJ
United Kingdom
Email: TransportSales@metdesk.com
Website: http://www.metdesk.com
Region: UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 118_25 Weather Forecasting Services
OPENWEATHER LTD.
- Companies House: 11047846
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHH-4934-XWHD
30 St. Mary's Axe
London
EC3A 8BF
United Kingdom
Email: info@openweathermap.org
Website: https://openweather.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 118_25 Weather Forecasting Services
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact name: Place and Environment Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government