Tender

Supply of Multiparameter Oceanographic Water Quality Instruments - Lots 1 & 2

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, acting as the buying organisation, has initiated an open tender process for the 'Supply of Multiparameter Oceanographic Water Quality Instruments – Lots 1 & 2'. This falls under the industry category of instrumentation and control equipment and is primarily aimed at enhancing the Agency's capacity for marine and estuarine water quality monitoring. The procurement process is managed by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in London, UK. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 24th October 2025, the tender submission deadline on 10th November 2025, and the awarding of the contract expected by 19th December 2025. The procurement is in the tender stage, and the estimated contract value is £500,000 with a gross amount of £600,000. The contract types include both purchase and hire options, split into two lots. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and can last up to five years with optional extensions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanographic instruments, particularly those well-versed in quality and cost-effective solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been identified as suitable candidates owing to the suitability criteria outlined. Businesses capable of supplying long-lasting, low-maintenance multi-parameter instruments will benefit from the potential to become a sole supplier for one of the lots, ensuring a consistent revenue stream and the opportunity to contribute to vital statutory monitoring and environmental management initiatives. The procurement process invites submissions through an open and competitive bidding method, evaluated on a cost-quality basis, favouring both technical and economic proficiency.

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Notice Title

Supply of Multiparameter Oceanographic Water Quality Instruments - Lots 1 & 2

Notice Description

The Authority requires a new Public Contract (stand-alone public contract with Ordering Schedule) for the supply of multi-parameter instruments to equip the Environment Agency with the best evidence gathering instruments available. Future equipment should require minimal maintenance, have a long working life and help create cost savings in future years. With this in mind, we require a Public Contract for the supply of hand-deployable multi-parameter instruments for marine and estuarine water quality monitoring. The instruments will be used for statutory monitoring, (including spot sampling), European Union Directive and Environment Management investigations. Equipment will be deployed from coastal survey vessels and rigid hulled inflated boats. This specification provides full detail of what is expected in terms of the goods / services supplied under this Public Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Purchase of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use

The Public Contract is split into Two Lots. One supplier will be appointed for either lot 1 or lot 2. They will be the sole supplier for that lot. Only a single lot (either lot 1 or lot 2) will be awarded. * Lot 1: Purchase of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use

Options: The Public Contract for Lot 1 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods. The Public Contract for Lot 2 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

Renewal: Each Lot will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

Lot 2: Hire of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use

The Public Contract is split into Two Lots. One supplier will be appointed for either lot 1 or lot 2. They will be the sole supplier for that lot. Only a single lot (either lot 1 or lot 2) will be awarded. * Lot 2: Hire of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use

Options: The Public Contract for Lot 1 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods. The Public Contract for Lot 2 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

Renewal: Each Lot will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aeb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064957-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial, Frances Houston
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk, frances.houston@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

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