Award

Cam Nature-based Solutions Weather and Soil Monitoring Equipment

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

05 Mar 2025 at 16:59

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 15:25

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 12:09

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 12:00

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 10:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) sought to procure weather and soil moisture monitoring equipment to evaluate the effectiveness of nature-based solutions on water resources within the Cam catchment. This tender falls under the Environmental monitoring category and focused on the East of England. The procurement process was conducted through a competitive quotation below the threshold method. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with key activities having been completed by mid-February 2025, and the contract scheduled to run until the end of March 2025. Invitations to apply were to be submitted by Friday 31st January 2025, with an additional query deadline on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in environmental monitoring technologies, particularly those focusing on weather and soil monitoring, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Successful participation could enhance their portfolio and reputation within the environmental sector, additionally benefiting from working with a major governmental department like DEFRA. The contract value was estimated between £30,000 and £40,000, with the awarded amount being £32,506.79 to Ott Hydromet, a known supplier in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cam Nature-based Solutions Weather and Soil Monitoring Equipment

Notice Description

The purchase of weather and soil moisture monitoring equipment to monitor the effectiveness of nature-based solutions on water resources within the Cam catchment. Additional information: "To apply please respond to the attached request for quotation pack and associated documents. Send your response to: elanor.hodkin@environment-agency.gov.uk no later than midday on Friday 31st January 2025. Please include "Cam Weather and Soil Monitoring Equipment" within the subject title. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to elanor.hodkin@environment-agency.gov.uk and mark.whiteman@environment-agency.gov.uk by midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f9e23a0-c2f7-423e-9509-56d8a06830ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb32c87-4f2e-4dc2-9f35-989b0980cde8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,506 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP3 9JD
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Priory Heath
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OTT HYDROMET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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