Planning

Early Engagement - Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase & Equipment Support new Instrumentation (2022 - 2027)

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

21 Jan 2022 at 10:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Early Engagement - Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase & Equipment Support new Instrumentation (2022 - 2027)." This procurement falls under the industry category of pollution-monitoring devices, specifically focused on the development and supply of new instrumentation for environmental monitoring. A key milestone is the engagement end date, which is set for 26th January 2022. Interested suppliers are invited to attend an Early Engagement Presentation on 27th January 2022 at 2pm via Teams, where details of the procurement process and project scope will be outlined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental technology and instrumentation, especially those specialising in pollution-monitoring equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, particularly those with experiences or products relevant to the monitoring of Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs). By participating in the tender process, businesses have the chance to contribute to critical environmental initiatives and establish long-term partnerships with the Defra Network and its contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Engagement - Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase & Equipment Support new Instrumentation (2022 - 2027)

Notice Description

We invite all suppliers to attend the Early Engagement Presentation being held on the 27th January 2022 at 2pm via Teams. To be added to this Teams invite please email Sarah-Ann Miles on sarah-ann.miles@defra.gov.uk with the details of each individual attending (persons name, job title and supplier they are representing). The presentation will be held at 2pm and should last no more than 2hrs. The presentation slides will be shared on the day. Below is the outline agenda: 1) Project introduction / Objectives - Jon B, 10 minutes 2) Phase 1 - Specification / Target Analytes - Jon B and James D, 10 minutes 3) Phase 2 - Test approach, James D, 5 minutes 4) Phase 3 - Goods Delivery, Jon B, 5 minutes 5) Phase 4 - Service Contract, Jon B, 5 minutes 6) Timescales & Procurement route - Procurement Lead, 5 minutes 7) Risks of procurement - Supplier feedback - ALL, 30 minutes 8) AOB - ALL, 5 minutes The Automatic Hydrocarbons Network is currently operated for the Environment Agency by the Network Contractors, which at the time of contract issue for this capital procurement is Ricardo Energy & Environment, although this may be subject to change. Presently the network constitutes four TD-GC-FID ozone precursor analysers . These instruments are used to measure 29 of the 31 VOCs listed in Annex X of the Air Quality Directive 2008/50/EC (AQD). Theses VOCs are known as Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72b58f24-42b6-4678-a3d9-e5a8abd2d75b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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