Maintenance of data network equipment

Tender description

The purpose of the solution is to provide: The operation and maintenance to a network of existing weather station equipment. The collection and management of data from each outstation, with remote monitoring of weather conditions, A maintained Bureau service, with a Helpdesk which enables users to view, download and monitor data and information or identify any faults to outstations. A Forecasting service in which weather forecasting information is developed and made available to Member Authorities via uploading it to the bureau system. Weather radar data. The solution may include the provision of replacement existing weather station equipment, where the replacement parts for existing equipment have become obsolete or where there is a requirement to upgrade the equipment. NEPO is a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15). It is anticipated the Framework Contract will be made available for use by all NEPO Members and NEPO Associate Members within the North East Region, a list of member organisations is available at www.nepoportal.org. An indication of requirements is provided at II.1.4. Further information will be provided within tender documentation. The purpose of the PIN is to; give advance notice of procurement, gauge market interest and identify suppliers wishing to participate in market engagement. It is envisaged at this stage that there will be more than one lot. Details of Lots will be confirmed within the Contract Notice. NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK. A complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website: http://www.nepo.org/ associate-membership/permissable-users.