Planning

River Gauging Remote Controlled Travellers

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "River Gauging Remote Controlled Travellers." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as winches, and is associated with the environmental protection industry. It is set to take place in the UKM region, with a future notice expected by 28th November 2025. SEPA, a public law body based in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, is seeking to understand the market's interest and available options for supplying these remote-controlled devices through soft market testing. The procurement is guided by the legal framework of the European Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying remote-control winches, particularly those with innovative solutions for environmental applications. Companies with expertise in environmental technology and a strong track record in public sector partnerships could benefit greatly. Engaging in this procurement process could help businesses expand their market reach within the public sector, aligning with SEPA's needs for effective environmental monitoring instruments. Interested parties should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities to meet the specific requirements outlined by SEPA.

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Notice Title

River Gauging Remote Controlled Travellers

Notice Description

SEPA is conducting soft market testing to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest and available options for the supply of river gauging remote controlled travellers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA is conducting soft market testing to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest and available options for the supply of river gauging remote controlled travellers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a250
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059791-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42141410 - Winches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Cara Zwicker
Contact Email
cara.zwicker@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

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