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NEPO217 - Winter Bureau, Weather Forecasting & Outstation Maintenance

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)(buyer)

Published
Published 1 May 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 4 November 2026 (15 days left)

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Overview

The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) is establishing an unranked open framework for the provision of winter bureau services, weather forecasting, and Road Weather Information System (RWIS) outstation maintenance for UK local authorities. The scope covers decision support, data management, locally relevant weather forecasts, and the inspection, repair, and calibration of existing roadside infrastructure, alongside optional modular services like radar data and route-based forecasting. Valued at an estimated £50,000,000, the open framework is planned to operate for up to eight years, with submissions accepted until 4 November 2026.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1: Winter Bureau and Outstation Maintenance

    Lot 1 covers the provision of Winter Bureau Services and Road Weather Information System (RWIS) Outstation Maintenance. This includes the operation and management of weather bureau platforms, helpdesk services, data management, communications, monitoring, calibration, maintenance, repair, upgrade, replacement and installation of RWIS equipment and associated infrastructure. The Lot also includes related software, integrations, training, mobilisation, demobilisation, consultancy, service enhancements and associated services required to support operational winter service operations.

    £50,000,000
  • Weather Forecasting Services

    Lot 2 covers the provision of weather forecasting services to support winter service decision-making. This includes forecast production, forecast monitoring and amendment, consultancy, operational notifications, performance reporting and associated support services. The Lot may also be used for related products and services including forecast web portals, action logging systems, route-based forecasting, additional forecast sites and domains, data integrations, training, mobilisation, demobilisation, consultancy and other service enhancements associated with weather forecasting and operational decision support.

    £50,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£50,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
1 May 2026
Questions by
23 October 2026
Deadline
4 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Weather stationsMaintenance of data network equipmentWeather-forecasting servicesMeteorology servicesTechnical services

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    30 September 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    8 May 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    1 May 2026

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