Planning

Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase and Equipment Support new Instrumentation from 2021 - 2025

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

14 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, represented through the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is planning a procurement process for the contract titled "Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase and Equipment Support new Instrumentation from 2021 – 2025." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on pollution-monitoring devices. The expected stage of this procurement is currently in planning, with the invitation to tender anticipated to be issued in early 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £650,000, and it will involve delivery across the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring technologies and related services, particularly those involved in the development and supply of pollution-monitoring devices. Companies that are well-versed in trial evaluations and providing equipment support for such instruments will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract may enhance a firm's reputation and facilitate connections within the public sector, fostering growth in the environmentally-focused procurement area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Instrumentation for use on the UK Automatic Hydrocarbons Network. Approach to Trial, Purchase and Equipment Support new Instrumentation from 2021 - 2025

Notice Description

The Automatic Hydrocarbons Network is currently operated for the Environment Agency by the Network Contractors, which at the time of contract issue for this capital procurement is Ricardo Energy & Environment, although this may be subject to change. Presently the network constitutes four TD-GC-FID ozone precursor analysers . These instruments are used to measure 29 of the 31 VOCs listed in Annex X of the Air Quality Directive 2008/50/EC (AQD). Theses VOCs are known as Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs). The objective of these measurements as described in Annex X of the AQD: - to analyse any trend in ozone precursors - to check the efficiency of emission reduction strategies - to check the consistency of emission inventories and - to help attribute emission sources to observed pollution concentrations

Lot Information

Lot 1

Evaluation and trial of Hydrocarbon Instrumentation. Procurement to commence early 2022. Additional information: The Environment Agency is planning to issue an Invitation to Tender for this contract in early 2022. The purpose of this notice is to provide potential bidders some prior information and expected timescales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03013a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031171-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.hingston@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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

Further Information

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