Tender

Supply of Multiparameter Water Quality Instruments

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, part of Defra Network, is initiating a procurement process for the "Supply of Multiparameter Water Quality Instruments," classified under the industry category of "Instrumentation and control equipment" (CPV 31682210). This tender is in the 'active' stage, and the procurement will be conducted via an open procedure. The contract is set to commence on 2 December 2024 and expire on 2 December 2027, with an optional two-year extension period. The key dates include submission deadlines on 18 October 2024 and bid validity ending on 5 November 2024. The project encompasses various UK regions, and the tender is structured into four lots, focusing on hand-held and deployable water quality instruments for estuarine, fresh, and marine water use.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying advanced water quality instruments. Companies specialising in durable and low-maintenance multi-parameter water quality instruments can benefit from the substantial contract value, estimated at £3,000,000 per lot. Firms with expertise in environmental instrumentation and control equipment will find this tender well-matched to their capacities. Furthermore, the long duration and potential for extension add to the business growth opportunities for suppliers who can meet the stringent performance and technical requirements detailed in the tender.

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Notice Title

Supply of Multiparameter Water Quality Instruments

Notice Description

We require a new Call-Off Contract for the supply of multi-parameter instruments in order to equip the Environment Agency with the best evidence gathering instruments available. Future equipment must require substantially less maintenance than previously required, have a longer working life and help create cost savings in future years.

Lot Information

0. Qualification Envelope

We require a new Call-Off Contract for the supply of multi-parameter instruments in order to equip the Environment Agency with the best evidence gathering instruments available. Future equipment must require substantially less maintenance than previously required, have a longer working life and help create cost savings in future years.

Renewal: The Contract is intended to commence on 2 December 2024 and expire on the 2 December 2027 unless extended, using the optional 2 year extension period.

Lot 1: Hand Held Water Quality Instruments

Lot 1 will be for the purchase of: Multi-Parameter Hand Held Water Quality Instruments

Options: 3 Lots - detailed within the Tender

Renewal: The Contract is intended to commence on 2 December 2024 and expire on the 2 December 2027 unless extended, using the optional 2 year extension period.

Lot 2: Deployable Water Quality Instruments estuarine and fresh water use

Lot 2 will be for the purchase of: Multi-Parameter Deployable Water Quality Instruments estuarine and fresh water use

Renewal: The Contract is intended to commence on 2 December 2024 and expire on the 2 December 2027 unless extended, using the optional 2 year extension period.

Lot 3: Multi-Parameter deployable for marine use

Lot 3 will be for the purchase of: Multi-Parameter deployable for marine use

Options: 3 Lots - detailed within the Tender

Renewal: The Contract is intended to commence on 2 December 2024 and expire on the 2 December 2027 unless extended, using the optional 2 year extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029272-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Paul Butler
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@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

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