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

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 15:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jan 2026 at 14:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 17:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has completed a public procurement process titled "Supply of Multiparameter Oceanographic Water Quality Instruments – Lots 1 & 2". The procurement falls under the industry category of instrumentation and control equipment and took place in London, United Kingdom. The process utilised an open procedure for tendering, culminating in the award stage. The contract, signed on 18th December 2025, will be active from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2029, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The awarded contract, valued at £600,000 gross, is divided into two lots covering both purchase and hire of environmental monitoring instruments.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in providing marine and estuarine monitoring equipment. SMEs and suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, multi-parameter instruments for environmental monitoring are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The procurement process underscored the importance of innovative solutions that meet statutory and regulatory requirements, providing a platform for companies to showcase and expand their market reach in a sector that values technological excellence and sustainable practices.

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Notice Information

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. 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. The Public Contract is split into Two Lots. * Lot 1: Purchase of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use * Lot 2: Hire of: Multi-Parameter Instruments, deployable for marine use The Public Contract for Lot 1 & Lot 2 is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12-month periods.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aeb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001537-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

RS Aqua Limited

Further Information

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