Award

Supply of Song Meter Micro 2 Acoustic Recorders

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 11:13

TenderUpdate

10 Sep 2025 at 13:59

TenderUpdate

10 Sep 2025 at 13:42

TenderUpdate

21 Aug 2025 at 09:54

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process being summarised involves the contracting authority, Natural England, located in London, UK. The contract, titled "Supply of Song Meter Micro 2 Acoustic Recorders," pertains to the supply of electrical equipment within the industry sector of goods. The procurement was carried out using an open method, classed as below threshold - open competition. The tender stage has moved from planning to award, with the awarding and signing dates in September 2025, and the completion date marked as 3rd October 2025. The successful supplier, NHBS LTD, will deliver the required equipment within the contract period specified.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of acoustic recording equipment. The contract's open competition format, accessible to SMEs, presents a growth avenue for companies eager to expand their market within the public sector. With the requirement being for 80 units, businesses experienced in manufacturing or distributing electrical apparatus, particularly those situated in the UK, would be well-positioned to compete and fulfil such orders effectively.

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Notice Title

Supply of Song Meter Micro 2 Acoustic Recorders

Notice Description

The provision of 80 Song Meter Micro Acoustic Recorders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058be3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062101-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 3 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Chris Macfarlane
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NHBS

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