Tender

Flow Gauging and Rainfall Monitoring Services

SCOTTISH WATER

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Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is seeking suppliers for the provision of Flow Gauging and Rainfall Monitoring Services across Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the relevant documents published on 27th September 2024. The tender falls under the industry category of Oceanography and Hydrology Services and involves maintenance, monitoring, and telemetry of river and rain gauges. The total contract value is £500,000, and the contract period spans 6 years with the possibility of two 12-month extensions at Scottish Water's discretion. The submission deadline is set for 28th October 2024, and all submissions must be made electronically.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and data collection. Companies with expertise in river flow gauging, rainfall data processing, and the use of compatible logging software are particularly well-suited for this contract. The opportunity to work with Scottish Water, an established entity, provides a stable and long-term project prospect. Adherence to ISO standards and the capacity to deliver high-quality, real-time data are critical for success. This opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolios in the water management and environmental monitoring sectors.

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Notice Title

Flow Gauging and Rainfall Monitoring Services

Notice Description

Provision of river and rain gauge maintenance, monitoring, and telemetry across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of river and rain gauge maintenance, monitoring, and telemetry across Scotland. River Flow Gauging: - Monthly/2-monthly site visit including spot flow gauging - Provision of rating equation relating level to flow - Provision of raw data sets and calculated flows There are currently four SW river gauging stations located across the west of Scotland. Targeted gauging may be required. Further ad-hoc gauging (likely in low flow periods) may be required at sites across Scotland. Site visits will include a data download, spot flow gauging, equipment maintenance and full calibration, where required. Sites have Flexi Logger 100 or Flexi Logger 105 logging units installed, therefore compatible software will be required for data download and recalibration. Loggers can be downloaded via Wi-Fi network or using a conventional wired approach. Data collected on site should be provided to Scottish Water in both raw (.csv) and HEC formats alongside a site visit report, for each visit. ISO 18320 and ISO 23350 standards will apply. Rainfall Monitoring: 50 sites - Undertake maintenance and monitoring visits across all sites - Provide near real-time updates of precipitation data via an accessible online portal. Full data processing and data report (detailing work to be completed at site and fully processed rain gauge data) to be submitted to Scottish Water following each round of site visits. Rainfall data to be collected following ISO 23350 standards. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed through this link https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods, subject to the sole discretion of Scottish Water.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031012-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 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
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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