Lot 2 _ tNCEA - National Hydrometry Data Logger

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 17:04

Award

13 May 2026 at 16:24

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 20:12

Award

25 Mar 2026 at 19:48

Tender

02 Jan 2026 at 15:52

Planning

19 Nov 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting processes, specifically focusing on the procurement of hydrometry data loggers, have been led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in conjunction with the Environment Agency. These contracts were designed to enhance the UK's hydrometry capabilities through robust logger devices, supporting river level, river flow, and rainfall monitoring. The procurement was carried out under an open procedure, indicating a transparent selection process aimed at encouraging fair competition. This procurement event took place in London and was completed in the award stage as of 13th May 2026 with contracts effective from April 2026 through to April 2029. The key procurement categories included environmental monitoring and hydrological instruments, with significant attention paid to compatibility with existing telemetry systems like Schneider. Businesses interested in supplying necessary goods had until February 2026 to submit their applications.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in manufacturing or supplying surveying and hydrological equipment. The focus on advanced telemetry systems and robust data logging equipment indicates substantial demand for innovative solutions in environmental monitoring. Companies, notably small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialize in developing cutting-edge hydrographical instruments or those prepared to support future telemetry requirements with IP-rated devices are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The appointment of suppliers such as OTT HydroMet and UDlive Limited highlights the viability for SMEs to secure growth through similar public procurement opportunities by meeting functional requirements like IP ratings, data compatibility, and integrated telemetry solutions.

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Notice Title

Lot 2 _ tNCEA - National Hydrometry Data Logger

Notice Description

Lot 2 - This lot is designed to meet the EA requirement for a robust self-contained single sensor (desired minimum IP67 rating) logger device to operate in specific use cases where space may be limited. Dimensions of device should allow fitment within tube diameters >=50mm. Device should provide functionality to directly connect input sensors, without need for external junction box, to logger whilst maintaining IP rating. Logger device must be compatible with sensors on the EAs existing pressure transmitter framework. Where device has telemetry functionality inclusion of a multi band modem is desirable. Where data loggers have telemetry functionality, they are required to operate with Schneider telemetry systems using either DNP3, WITS DNP3 or Lucid (when available).

Planning Information

N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e492
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044160-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

38292000 - Hydrographic instruments

38296000 - Surveying instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

OTT HYDROMET

UDLIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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                    "description": "Maintain and distribute fully functional data logger devices operating at the specified customer range. Tested through customer complaints and satisfaction surveys.",
                    "observations": [
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                            "id": "frequency",
                            "period": {
                                "durationInMonths": 3
                            }
                        }
                    ]
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}