Tender

Supply of a Laboratory Salinometer

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of a Laboratory Salinometer, intended to measure sea water salinity. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting the chemistry analyser industry, and is being conducted through an open competition method despite being below the typical threshold. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement process is currently at the 'tender' stage. Prospective suppliers need to submit their quotations by 12:00 on 11th February 2026, with any clarification questions due by 16:00 on 28th January 2026. The project is set to commence on 23rd March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and chemistry analysis products. The contract will be awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender, with criteria weighted at 60% technical and 40% commercial. Businesses equipped with robust technical expertise and competitive pricing strategies are well placed to benefit from this opportunity, potentially expanding their footprint within the public sector and enhancing their portfolios with a prestigious client like the Environment Agency.

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Notice Title

Supply of a Laboratory Salinometer

Notice Description

Supply and installation of a Salinometer which will be used to measure the salinity in sea water.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004813-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434560 - Chemistry analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 24 hours
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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.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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