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Provision of Satellite Telemetry Equipment

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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27 Feb 2024 at 12:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of satellite telemetry equipment to Microwave Telemetry, Inc. The contract, valued at £900,000 GBP, involves tracking vulnerable aquatic species. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period is from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2029. The location for delivery is listed as United Kingdom, with the deadline for the tender period set at 12th January 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in goods supply, particularly those with expertise in telemetry equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. Companies that can provide high-quality, specialised telemetry equipment for tracking wildlife, especially aquatic species, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The competitive stage for potential suppliers was the negotiation stage without prior publication, enhancing the opportunity for specialised vendors to engage and secure contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Satellite Telemetry Equipment

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of satellite telemetry equipment which will be used for tracking of vulnerable aquatic species. The equipment must be of a minimum specification so that it can operate autonomously, collect continuous time-stamped data, is small enough to be attached to eels and can work at the required depths / temperatures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99594b93-3f63-4aba-a76f-8d9572de7f5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b61fb143-f6b0-4300-bb51-580f6ac022b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32441000 - Telemetry equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROWAVE TELEMETRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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