Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
NEPO217 - Winter Bureau, Weather Forecasting & Outstation Maintenance
The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO)
The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “NEPO217 - Winter Bureau, Weather Forecasting & Outstation Maintenance”. Bids close on 4 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £50 million. Who can bid: Open to small and medium-sized enterprises; Must register as a NEPO Associate Member to access the agreement. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
An 8-year UK framework for winter bureau, weather forecasting and roadside weather station maintenance
NEPO plans an open framework for winter bureau services, weather forecasting and maintenance of road weather information system outstations, for UK local authorities. It has two lots and an estimated value of £50,000,000 excluding VAT, running from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2035. Suppliers are paid through call-off contracts awarded by direct award or further competition.
Who can win it
- Open to small and medium-sized enterprises
- Must register as a NEPO Associate Member to access the agreement
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £50 million
- Contract period
- 8 years, from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2035
- How bids are judged
- 70% quality and 30% price
- Published
- 30 Sep 2026
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