Tender

National Tide Gauge Network Support & Maintenance 2025 - 2030

DEFRA

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Tender

09 Dec 2024 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA), under the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), is inviting tenders for the "National Tide Gauge Network Support & Maintenance 2025 - 2030" project, classified under Oceanography and Hydrology services (CPV code: 71351920). This tender process is in the active stage and follows an open procurement method. The contract will cover locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The deadline for tender submissions is 24 January 2025, with the contract period running from 14 March 2025 to 13 March 2030. Interested parties must submit all necessary documents via the specified procurement portal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in oceanography and hydrology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate. The project involves maintaining 42 tide gauges to ensure compliance with set performance standards, providing ample work for businesses with expertise in environmental monitoring and instrument maintenance. This long-term maintenance contract presents a stable revenue stream and the potential for establishing a lasting relationship with Defra, a key government agency.

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Notice Title

National Tide Gauge Network Support & Maintenance 2025 - 2030

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. The Environment Agency (EA) requires a supplier to maintain 42 tide gauges to ensure the measuring performance of the gauge is compliant with the standards set out within the scope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-946a9fef-c816-4417-b996-2552857a9b95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f3dd22-0c29-4ca6-8fbf-213e4f096b9a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2030 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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