SS16 103 Road Weather Information System
Details
- Buyer
- Kent County Council
- Supplier(s)
- Vaisala Ltd
- Value
- £260,000
- Duration
- 8 years
- Topic
- Weather stations
- Published
- 4 April 2022
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
This requirement is for Road Weather Information System Maintenance and operation required within the Growth, Environment and Transport Directorate. The Contractor will be responsible for providing the whole of the maintenance and operation of the existing network of Weather Stations throughout the County of Kent. The Contractor will also be responsible for the following: Maintain and operate the existing network of Weather Stations and be responsible for the Inspection, Calibration, Maintenance, Repair and Modification of the Installations/Equipment included within the Contract and stipulated in the Schedule of Equipment to the Specification. \r \r Operate a Bureau Service that provides the Employer with access to data from the Weather Stations owned and/or utilised by them. It must also manage and enable the flow of forecast and roadside Weather Station data between Meteogroup, the Contractor and the Employer, enabling the remote monitoring of road surface and atmospheric conditions for the detection and prediction of ice formation and other adverse weather conditions. \r \r The maintenance of associated Ice Prediction Software. \r \r Provide sensor data and camera images from Weather Stations that the Employer has permission to utilise from neighboring authorities.All work, labour, plant, equipment, materials and any other things necessary to complete the item are to be provided by the contractor.
Timeline
- Completed: Award date15 September 2017
- Completed: Award published4 April 2022Current notice
- Completed: Contract expiry date30 September 2025
About the buyer
Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 38127000 · Weather stations
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov |
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