Award

tNCEA Wetland Monitoring Dipwell Installations - 2025/26

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2025 at 11:27

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) focuses on the "tNCEA Wetland Monitoring Dipwell Installations - 2025/26". This contract pertains to groundwater pollution monitoring or control services, categorised under services in the CPV classification. Located in the UK, this project ran from April 2025 to March 2026, and the procurement has reached the contract award stage. Defra employed an open procurement method for this process, allowing for electronic submissions, with key dates including a tender period ending on 24th March 2025 and award commencement on 19th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental protection and monitoring services. Companies with expertise in soil surveying, and the installation and maintenance of monitoring equipment such as dip-wells, would find this contract aligned with their capabilities. Particularly, businesses that can provide high-quality technical solutions that meet the specified requirements and maintain cost-effectiveness are well-positioned to compete, given the award criteria of 70% technical quality and 30% cost. Large-scale environmental firms like Tetra Tech Limited, which successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of business suited for such procurement opportunities. The clear definition of project objectives and criteria ensures transparency and competitive growth potential for firms in this sector.

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Notice Title

tNCEA Wetland Monitoring Dipwell Installations - 2025/26

Notice Description

The contract will run from April 2025 - March 2026. The objectives of the project are to: <br/>* Undertake a soil survey of the selected sites, using manual tools and logging the soils to British Standard 5930.<br/>* Set up a robust monitoring network of dip-wells and stageboards, with fencing where required.<br/>* Ensure accurate and high-quality data collection by undertaking development of the dip-wells, installing earth anchors (where required), and undertaking elevation surveys of ground level and datum in metres above ordnance datum (mAOD).<br/>* Ensure the installations target the correct geological strata as specified in the site monitoring plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will run from April 2025 - March 2026. The objectives of the project are to:
* Undertake a soil survey of the selected sites, using manual tools and logging the soils to British Standard 5930.
* Set up a robust monitoring network of dip-wells and stageboards, with fencing where required.
* Ensure accurate and high-quality data collection by undertaking development of the dip-wells, installing earth anchors (where required), and undertaking elevation surveys of ground level and datum in metres above ordnance datum (mAOD).
* Ensure the installations target the correct geological strata as specified in the site monitoring plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e40e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019066-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90733700 - Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

Contact Name
DgC, OJ Olagunju
Contact Email
ademola.olagunju@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

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

TETRA TECH

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