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Tide Gauge Network - Options Appraisal

Environment Agency

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28 Aug 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency commissioned consultancy services to assess the optimum future configuration of the UK Tide Gauge Network. The work includes an initial assessment and gap analysis of the existing network, followed by a structured, evidence-based appraisal of future options. It is a professional services requirement focused on coastal monitoring infrastructure, network design and strategic technical advice. Delivery is associated with Bristol and covers the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man and the rest of the world. The buyer is the Environment Agency, based in Bristol. The requirement is categorised as services and is relevant to consultancies with experience in tide gauges, environmental monitoring networks, coastal data or infrastructure options appraisal.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 6 February 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract was awarded to Jacobs UK Ltd on 23 April 2026 for £418,199, inclusive of the procurement’s stated GBP value. The contract period runs from 4 May 2026 to 20 November 2026. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. A single requirement was awarded, covering the tide gauge network options appraisal and existing-network gap analysis.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need to combine consultancy capability with specialist understanding of tide gauge networks and coastal monitoring. Useful strengths would include assessing the condition and coverage of an existing national network, identifying evidence-based gaps, defining alternative future configurations and comparing options against operational or strategic objectives. Experience of working with public-sector infrastructure owners would help, particularly where recommendations must be supported by clear analysis and defensible evidence. The selected supplier was Jacobs UK Ltd, recorded as an SME, indicating that a focused specialist consultancy can be competitive for this type of assignment. Firms should be prepared to deliver technically robust appraisal work across a geographically broad network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tide Gauge Network - Options Appraisal

Notice Description

The provision of consultancy services to assess and define the optimum future configuration of the UK Tide Gauge Network through a structured, evidence-based options appraisal including an initial assessment and gap analysis on the existing network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01ff9e53-670e-4676-9afd-4ada9bc0f0e2
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca2771-d70b-4b79-ba65-c80529337aa2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£418,199 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,199 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Environment Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Jacobs UK Ltd

Further Information

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