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Cam Nature-based Solutions Water Level Monitoring Equipment

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2025 at 16:53

TenderAmendment

27 Jan 2025 at 16:47

TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 15:18

TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 12:11

TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 11:44

TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is managing a procurement process titled "Cam Nature-based Solutions Water Level Monitoring Equipment". The procurement falls under the industry category of instruments for measuring flow, level, and pressure of liquids and gases (CPV 38420000). The contract's location is in the East of England, United Kingdom. This limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold, was initiated on 9th January 2025, with the tender period ending on 31st January 2025. The contract began on 13th February 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to £45,315.2. Elanor Hodkin from DEFRA is the main contact point for this procurement.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in the supply of flow, level, and pressure measuring instruments, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement is suitable for these organisations. The procurement's competitive quotation method offers a fair chance for smaller businesses to bid and secure government contracts. Additionally, it opens potential for suppliers to establish relationships with DEFRA, fostering future contract opportunities within the public sector focused on environmental monitoring and management initiatives in the East of England. The project supports monitoring nature-based solutions, providing further growth opportunities in the environmental and sustainability sectors.

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Notice Title

Cam Nature-based Solutions Water Level Monitoring Equipment

Notice Description

The purchase of water level and flow monitoring equipment to monitor the effectiveness of nature-based solutions on water resources within the Cam catchment. Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached request for quotation pack and associated documents. Send your response to: elanor.hodkin@environment-agency.gov.uk no later than midday on Friday 31st January 2025. Please include "Cam Water Level Monitoring Equipment" within the subject title. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to elanor.hodkin@environment-agency.gov.uk and mark.whiteman@environment-agency.gov.uk by midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cffe3094-fb10-455a-9580-907ea2803ae9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7d2b078-27c0-4451-a51e-dacb11a103da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38420000 - Instruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,315 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP3 9JD
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Priory Heath
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OTT HYDROMET

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