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UKCEH Saltmarsh Flux Towers Purchase

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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23 Feb 2023 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) has awarded a contract to the ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal) for the "UKCEH Saltmarsh Flux Towers Purchase" project. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on air quality management. The contract involves the purchase of four flux tower systems and associated staff time. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies capable of providing air quality management services. Businesses specialising in environmental protection and technical expertise in deploying and maintaining flux tower systems are well-suited to compete. The contract awarded to UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) is valued at 707,585.8 GBP and offers potential for subcontracting opportunities within the specified scope of services.

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Notice Title

UKCEH Saltmarsh Flux Towers Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of Four flux tower systems, including two with methane sensors as well as CO2. Includes staff time for site scoping, procurement, deployment, and ongoing operation and maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra intends to award a contract for the UKCEH Saltmarsh Flux Towers Single Tender Purchase. The services required under this contract include:

Purchase of Four flux tower systems, including two with methane sensors as well as CO2. Includes staff time for site scoping, procurement, deployment, and ongoing operation and maintenance

The contract is planned to start on 13 March 2023 and run for 12 months. There is a possibility that the contract will be extended for a period of twelve (12) months plus a further twelve (12) months. (The value covers the full three-year period).

This notice advises that Defra has decided to award the contract with the named provider on a Direct Award basis and is published for reasons of transparency.

(Negotiated procedure without prior publication) Sole Supplier - Regulation 32, 2 b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations applies to this contract as there is no alternative supplier. Additional information: If you have any concerns regarding this decision, please ensure that you contact Victoria Griffiths, Defra
Group Commercial, at victoriakim.griffiths@defra.gov.uk

Procurement Information

Justification for the award of the contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ab92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005474-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£707,585 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Victoria Griffiths
Contact Email
victoriakim.griffiths@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07917084225

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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

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