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FDSIM of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 11:04

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 19:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Environment Agency, focuses on the project titled "FDSIM of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025." Positioned within the environmental monitoring industry, this initiative involves the feasibility, design, supply, installation, and maintenance of ultrasonic transit-time river flow gauges, crucial for flood warning and water resource management across major UK rivers. The procurement employs an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, structured as a call-off contract over three years, extendable up to five years. The project, already awarded as of 4 November 2025, is marked complete. The contract is expected to span from 1 January 2026 until at least 31 December 2029, with potential extensions until 2031.

This tender invites opportunities for business growth, especially for companies focusing on environmental monitoring and management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-situated to bid, given the project's emphasis on technical quality and competitive pricing. The Tender allows businesses to participate in either or both lots, with emphasis on offering high-priority site solutions on major rivers like the Thames, Severn, Trent, Mersey, and Ouse. With a focus on innovation and strategic implementation, businesses in this sector can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and impact on sustainable water management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FDSIM of Ultrasonic River Flow Gauges 2025

Notice Description

Procurement Overview This procurement covers the feasibility, design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ultrasonic transit time river flow gauges. These gauges are essential for flood warning systems and water resource management across major UK rivers. Contract Structure Procedure: Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 Contract Type: Call-Off Contract under Mid-Tier Terms and Conditions Duration: 3 years fixed + 2 optional 12-month extensions (maximum 5 years) This procurement is for a Call-Off contract covering Two Lots: - Lot 1: Feasibility, design, supply, installation, and commissioning of new ultrasonic river flow gauges. - Lot 2: Maintenance and repair of both new and existing ultrasonic river flow gauges. The gauges are critical for flood warning systems and water resource management, especially at high-priority sites on major rivers such as the Thames, Severn, Trent, and Mersey.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Feasibility, Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning

Lot 1: Feasibility, design, supply, installation, and commissioning of new ultrasonic river flow gauges. The gauges are critical for flood warning systems and water resource management, especially at high-priority sites on major rivers such as the Thames, Severn, Trent, Mersey, and Ouse.

Options: The contract will run a for 3 year fixed period with 2 further 12 months extensions possible, totalling 5 years maximum. The costs will be fixed for the first 3 years and after this point will be adjusted at the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) rate from the annual anniversary of the contract until the contract ends.

Lot 2: Maintenance and Repair

Lot 2: Maintenance and repair of both new and existing ultrasonic river flow gauges. The gauges are critical for flood warning systems and water resource management, especially at high-priority sites on major rivers such as the Thames, Severn, Trent, Mersey, and Ouse.

Options: The contract will run a for 3 year fixed period with 2 further 12 months extensions possible, totalling 5 years maximum. The costs will be fixed for the first 3 years and after this point will be adjusted at the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) rate from the annual anniversary of the contract until the contract ends.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059bd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077592-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

33112200 - Ultrasonic unit

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,680,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
DGC Enquiries, Sam Everitt
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk, sam.everitt@environment-agency.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

NIVUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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