Planning

Pre Market Engagement - Benzene Samplers

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

28 Jul 2025 at 08:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 16:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Jul 2025 at 15:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Pre Market Engagement - Benzene Samplers." The focus is on the supply of dual sample tube controlled flow pump benzene samplers meeting the BS EN 14662-1:2023 standard, specifically for the Non-Automatic Hydrocarbon Air Quality Monitoring Network. Located in London, with the organisation's address at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, the buying organisation is engaging the market to test availability and capabilities. This planning process, initiated on 28th July 2025, includes a milestone scheduled for 31st August 2025, encouraging prospective suppliers to demonstrate their capacity to fulfill this requirement. The procurement, valued at £60,000 gross, is due to commence on 1st October 2025, with the eventual contract extending until 31st December 2025, with the potential for renewal.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, well-equipped in the air quality management and pumps industries to supply specialised benzene samplers. Engaging in this tender process can help businesses expand their client base and enhance their visibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in utility and infrastructure projects that require environmental monitoring solutions. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying air quality measurement equipment that meets specific international standards will find this tender particularly relevant. With the Environment Agency as a contracting authority, successful suppliers can establish or strengthen a relationship with a prominent public body, providing avenues for business growth and innovation in the environmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - Benzene Samplers

Notice Description

The Authority are looking for suppliers that can supply Dual sample tube controlled flow pump Benzene samplers that meets BS EN 14662-1:2023 Ambient air quality -- Standard method for measurement of benzene concentrations, Part 1: Pumped sampling followed by thermal desorption and gas chromatography. for the Non-Automatic Hydrocarbon [Air Quality Monitoring] Network. Note: The Authority require only the sampling tubes and pumps. Please indicate if you are able to provide this requirement.

Planning Information

Testing the market for dual sample tube controlled flow pump Benzene samplers that meets BS EN 14662‑1:2023 Ambient air quality — Standard method for measurement of benzene concentrations, Part 1: Pumped sampling followed by thermal desorption and gas chromatography.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043313-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

42122000 - Pumps

90731100 - Air quality management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Buyer (DgC MARS)
Contact Email
dgc-laww-buyer@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02084152266

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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