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CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2025 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the tender process titled "CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing, and navigating. This tender, which was conducted using a limited procurement method specifically competitive quotation (below threshold), culminated in the award on 20th December 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 6th December 2024 and the contract period ranging from 10th January 2025 to 9th January 2030. The total contract value is £80,447 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, as well as monitoring and control services. The project involves river monitoring through the installation and management of gauges on several watercourses in Kent, providing a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in data collection and environmental management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering business growth and contributing to vital environmental monitoring efforts in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging

Notice Description

The Flood and Water Management Team at Kent County Council undertakes the council's duties as the Lead Local Flood Authority for Kent, including investigations into significant flood events. Repeated incidences of flooding have occurred around four culverted ordinary watercourses in Kent. Two in Tunbridge Wells, the River Grom and the Southborough Stream; one in Ightham, the Busty Stream; and two in Snodland, Roman Road small watercourse and Pollard Lake Outflow. The Supplier will be working with Kent County Council to undertake river monitoring through the implementation of gauges on the above watercourses to gather data such as but not limited to the river level, flow and velocity providing detailed monitoring, reporting, maintenance and management of the gauges installed over the contract duration. The initial contract term is 5 years with an option to extend on an annual rolling basis for a maximum of 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18b8838d-ace3-4f23-8500-dba596bdc680
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214a441-5f30-4d7c-a69e-3a2d6fa497bb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,447 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,447 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYDRO INTERNATIONAL DATA, INSIGHT & ANALYSIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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