Award

Supply of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jan 2026 at 15:21

Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council, as the Lead Authority, has completed the tender process for the supply of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors to be installed in priority SAC river catchments in the UKL14 region. The procurement falls under the industry category of pollution-monitoring devices and related services. The tender reached the award stage on 26 January 2026, with the award notice published the same day. The contract, which involves the acquisition of sensors, reagents, multiparameter sondes, and sensor deployment buoys, will commence on 9 February 2026 and run until 31 March 2027, with a potential extension until 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring equipment and services, particularly those experienced in delivering goods related to water pollution. With a contract value extending beyond the threshold, and a 12-month maintenance period with possible extensions, it is well-suited for SMEs and companies capable of providing high-quality services at competitive prices. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, allowing for broad participation, and the winning bid was awarded to Prifysgol Aberystwyth University, indicating potential for collaboration with academic institutions or large organisations in the sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council (as Lead Authority of the Regional Nutrient Management Boards) wishes to purchase Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors for installation in priority SAC (Special Areas of Conservation) river catchments. The purchase will also include: * Reagents and a servicing package necessary for the initial operation of these sensors * Multiparameter Sondes * Acquisition of sensor deployment buoys to support the installation and effective functioning of the monitoring equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006754-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38341500 - Contamination-monitoring devices

38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£604,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£604,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£381,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christopher Richards
Contact Email
chrichards@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIFYSGOL ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

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