Tender

C25633 - Hydrometry Measurement Instrumentation

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT. FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)

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Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "C25633 - Hydrometry Measurement Instrumentation". This tender falls under the industry category of Hydrometeorology services and Surface water pollution monitoring or control services. The procurement encompasses two main Lots with further subdivisions, offering contracts for Automatic Weighing Rain Gauges and Submersible Pressure Sensors. The contracts are anticipated to commence on 25 November 2024 and run until 25 November 2029. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 9 September 2024, via the designated electronic portal. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses proficient in hydrometry and environmental monitoring equipment. Companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying hydrometry instrumentation, such as automatic weighing rain gauges and submersible pressure sensors, would find this contract highly suitable. The open procedure encourages competitive bidding, allowing businesses of varying sizes to compete on an equal footing. Winning multiple Lots under this tender could consolidate a business's market position and provide long-term revenue stability over the five-year contract period. However, it should be noted that the tender is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, thus businesses in these categories should carefully consider their strategic fit before entering.

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Notice Title

C25633 - Hydrometry Measurement Instrumentation

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. This opportunity is advertised by Defra group Commercial on behalf of the Environment Agency. This is a procurement of goods contract and will have indirect economic benefits under the Social Value Act. This procurement requirement is divided into Two Lots (with Four Sub-Lots under Lot 2) as set out in the Specification of Requirements. There are no limits to the number of Lots in which any one Tenderer can be awarded a Contract and if a Tenderer is successful in more than one Lot, the Authority may enter into a single Contract for all Lots awarded to that Tenderer. * Lot 1: Automatic Weighing Rain Gauges (1 Lot) * Lot 2: (Submersible Pressure Sensors) - (4 Sub-divided Lots 2.1-2.4) The anticipated commencement date of each Contract is as follows; * Lot 1: 25 November 2024 - 25 November 2029 * Lot 2: 25 November 2024 - 25 November 2029 (All 4 Lots)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-863db39a-825d-4403-ab3d-a3ca3f36bc01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/673975a6-7739-4299-8d7e-03197ad3c9e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71351612 - Hydrometeorology services

90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT. FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA)
Contact Name
Paul Butler
Contact Email
paul.butler@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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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