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Final effluent continuous monitoring technology

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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11 Oct 2024 at 11:45

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18 Jul 2024 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Final effluent continuous monitoring technology," classified under research consultancy services (CPV: 73210000). This project is targeted at gathering evidence through various information sources, including literature reviews, academic papers, and technical documents, with a focus on monitoring technology used by Water Companies in England. The procurement followed an open procedure (below threshold) with an estimated contract value of £32,000 and a final awarded value of £31,246. The contract, awarded to WRc, spans from 23rd September 2024 to 23rd December 2024.

This project offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring, research consultancy, and technology development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit greatly from participating in such tenders, given the open procurement method and DEFRA’s encouragement for SME and VCSE involvement. Specifically, businesses that specialise in continuous monitoring technologies, data analysis, and the provision of technical reports are well-positioned to compete in this sector, contributing to environmental sustainability and technological advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Final effluent continuous monitoring technology

Notice Description

Final effluent continuous monitoring technology. This project will be completed via an evidence gathering desk top exercise focused on, but not limited to, a review of relevant literature, academic papers, technical documents, discussions with those undertaking final effluent continuous monitoring, research and development, video/webinar presentations and other sources of information associated with final effluent continuous monitoring technology. Where possible this exercise should focus on gathering information and data from Water Companies in England. The information gathered will be presented and summarised in a written technical report which focuses on the areas of interest as set out above. This research project will be completed over a 3 month period. Additional information: Question: Are ammonia and phosphorus to be regarded as derived parameters, calculated from ammonium and phosphate with ion selective electrodes? Answer: This is part of the research exercise to see what technology is out there presently and how they fare. For example are derived parameters more robust to use? Are there derived and non derived monitors for the same parameter? What are the advantages/disadvantages of using them? Question: Are established techniques, such as dissolved oxygen probes, to be treated as derived parameters? Answer: See above. This is part of the research exercise to see what technology is out there presently and how they fare. Question: There is already an MCERTS for continuous monitors. The bid asks that the feasibility of applying MCERTS be considered. Is this still required if there is already an MCERTS procedure? Answer: Is the MCERTS suitable for final effluent continuous monitors? Would anything need to be done for MCERTS to be used on all monitors for final effluent? Does anything else need to happen?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7f602d4-fffc-489b-8d4e-5d2faa8b0044
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eb9cf8-9aad-4669-8aa4-d3ca17ef3253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,246 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 23 Dec 2024 1-6 months
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
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
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 1HT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Latchford East
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WRC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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