Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
National Highways
Guilford
UK
E-mail: tessa.shaw@nationalhighways.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Weather Forecasting Information Services
Reference number: ITIP0366
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71351600
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 900 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
National Forecast Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71351600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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).
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Area Forecasting Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71351600
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
09/07/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/07/2024