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UKCEH Saltmarsh Flux Towers Purchase

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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20 Dec 2023 at 07:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) has successfully awarded a contract for the purchase of Four flux tower systems, including methane sensors and CO2 monitoring services to the ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (Defra Network eTendering Portal) in the services industry category of air quality management. The procurement process, conducted through an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, was completed on 20th December 2023. The procurement involved site scoping, deployment, and maintenance, with a focus on environmental protection. The contract was signed on 17th March 2023, indicating an active stage of procurement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers offering air quality management solutions, particularly those specializing in environmental monitoring equipment and services. The procurement method employed justified a single supplier award due to technical reasons, indicating a need for specialized expertise in the field. Businesses with a large scale of operations, such as the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH), could capitalise on similar future tenders. Suppliers interested in such contracts should monitor the DEFRA Network eTendering Portal for potential future opportunities related to environmental protection services in the UK.

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Notice Information

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

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.

Procurement Information

justified under regulation 32.2.ii (competition is absent for technical reasons)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04271a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037379-2023
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Lucy Coulson
Contact Email
lucy.coulson@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Further Information

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