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ID 5674399 - DAERA - NIEA - MULTIPARAMETER SONDES FOR HIGH RESOLUTION MONITORING OF LOUGH NEAGH INFLOWS

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 15:24

Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has completed a procurement process for the NIEA project involving the supply of seven multiparameter sondes for high-resolution monitoring of Lough Neagh inflows and outflows. The contract, titled "ID 5674399 - DAERA - NIEA - Multiparameter Sondes for High Resolution Monitoring of Lough Neagh Inflows," falls under the services category, specifically phosphates pollution assessment. The procurement followed the Accelerated Open procedure due to the urgency of the project, ensuring delivery before 31st March 2025. The contract value is estimated at £146,000, and options include extending the contract for two additional one-year periods. The project location is Northern Ireland, with specific requirements detailed in the tender documents, including a warranty for the delivered equipment and adherence to Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and precision equipment manufacturing to participate in a significant public sector project. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, sensors, telemetry equipment, and environmental services would find this procurement process particularly relevant. Winning this contract could provide substantial business growth potential, enhanced visibility, and the possibility of long-term collaboration through contract extension options. SMEs, particularly those already experienced in supplying high-quality technical and environmental monitoring equipment, are well-suited to compete for this tender and benefit from future procurement opportunities with DAERA and other public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

ID 5674399 - DAERA - NIEA - MULTIPARAMETER SONDES FOR HIGH RESOLUTION MONITORING OF LOUGH NEAGH INFLOWS

Notice Description

The Buyer requires seven Multiparameter Sondes for the high-resolution monitoring of the main Lough Neagh inflow and outflow rivers as part of a larger commissioned E and I project. The Supplier must also deliver the equipment prior to 31st March 2025. Warranty must also be provided, and further details are detailed with the document titled "ID 5674399 Specification". This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and run using the Accelerated Open procedure. This is due to the urgent nature and the overarching DAERA-AFBI project which is expected to commence 2025. The aim of selecting this procedure is to ensure the items are delivered before the end of the financial year to allow the DAERA-AFBI Lough Neagh project to commence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Buyer requires seven Multiparameter Sondes for the high-resolution monitoring of the main Lough Neagh inflow and outflow rivers as part of a larger commissioned E and I project. The Supplier must also deliver the equipment prior to 31st March 2025. Warranty must also be provided, and further details are detailed with the document titled "ID 5674399 Specification". This competition is being managed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and run using the Accelerated Open procedure. This is due to the urgent nature and the overarching DAERA-AFBI project which is expected to commence 2025. The aim of selecting this procedure is to ensure the items are delivered before the end of the financial year to allow the DAERA-AFBI Lough Neagh project to commence. Additional information: Option to extend for a further two one-year periods.

Options: Option to extend for a further two one-year periods.

Renewal: After the initial contract period, there is an option to extend for a further two one-year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003689-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24 - Chemical products

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

24313200 - Phosphinates, phosphonates, phosphates and polyphosphates

32440000 - Telemetry and terminal equipment

32441000 - Telemetry equipment

35125100 - Sensors

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90700000 - Environmental services

90732900 - Nitrates and phosphates pollution assessment

90732920 - Phosphates pollution assessment

90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£146,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,396 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS OF NORTHERN IRELAND

Contact Name
SSDAdmin.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIMAVADY
Postcode
BT49 9HP
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
Ballykelly
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAB PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION

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