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Supply of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors

Carmarthenshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Jan 2026 at 15:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 13:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has completed an award process for the procurement of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors, to be installed in Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) river catchments within the UKL14 region of the United Kingdom. The contract involves a collaborative effort led by Carmarthenshire County Council and is awarded to Prifysgol Aberystwyth University. This procurement falls under the goods category, using an open procedure, with a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, and options to extend for up to two additional years. The contract, valued at £381,200, aims to provide essential pollution-monitoring and environmental tracking devices, including associated servicing and installation support.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring technology, especially those providing pollution and water quality tracking solutions. The requirement for high-quality equipment and additional services such as repair, maintenance, and deployment ensures a steady demand from well-established suppliers with expertise in environmental technology. Companies capable of providing innovative tracking and monitoring capabilities or maintenance services can leverage this contract to facilitate growth and expand their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on environmental standards and technological advancements, are particularly well-suited to compete and benefit from subsequent maintenance contracts during potential extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Marine and Freshwater Nutrient Monitoring Sensors

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council (as Lead Authority of the Regional Nutrient Management Boards) is purchasing 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036943-2026
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
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
£381,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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