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FDSIM of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Apr 2025 at 16:19

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
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11 Apr 2025 at 11:24

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), along with the Environment Agency, is planning a tender process for the Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on river regulation and flood control works. The procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by 31st July 2025, with the expected contract start date on 1st October 2025. This opportunity is based in London, and the estimated contract value is £8,000,000, spanning five years from 2025 to 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of ultrasonic flow measurement systems. Companies specialising in feasibility studies, environmental compliance, and project management will find this particularly relevant. The Environment Agency is seeking suppliers who can meet high technical standards and provide ongoing maintenance support for over 200 existing river flow gauges. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the tender process is designed to be open and inclusive. The successful implementation of these systems will enhance flood forecasting and water resource management, benefiting local communities and contributing to nationwide environmental goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FDSIM of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025

Notice Description

Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025 This framework contract is for the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges. The Environment Agency operates more than 200 ultrasonic river flow monitoring gauges which represents ~20% of the EAs flow gauge network. The gauges are used for continuous measurement of river flows for flood forecasting & warning and other FCRM outcomes, along with water resource management such as enforcing water abstraction licenses. Many of these gauges are at critical sites that control major rivers such as the Thames, Severn, Trent, Mersey and Ouse. MyBuy Ref: DEM0011038 SPOL Ref: https://defra.sharepoint.com/sites/ea-leg-cisc/EGnS/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?isAscending=true&id=%2Fsites%2Fea%2Dleg%2Dcisc%2FEGnS%2FShared%20Documents%2FEvidence%2FProcurement%20%2D%20Work%20Allocation%2FAtamis%20projects%20%28LAWW%29%2FP%2D36842%20%2D%20DEM0011038%20%2D%20Feasibility%2C%20Design%2C%20Supply%2C%20Installation%20and%20Maintenance%20of%20Ultrasonic%20River%20Flow%20Gauges%202025&sortField=Modified&viewid=128782c5%2D4a0f%2D4c45%2Db59c%2Dcb65b95b7d1c

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To be considered following Market Engagement. Extension Provisions will be subject to the Authority's consideration and approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05013b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016038-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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