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Dipwell Loggers

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 11:35

TenderUpdate

19 Feb 2026 at 18:45

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the "Dipwell Loggers" contract, targeting the Public authority - central government sector. The procurement process involved an open competition method and was below the financial threshold, with a final contract awarded to Aquaread Limited, a large supplier located in Broadstairs, Kent. This tender focused on providing data loggers for measurement in semi-natural water-dependent habitats across the UK. Key dates included the tender period ending on 2nd March 2026 and the contract spanning from 4th March to 27th March 2026, with significant documentation published between February and March 2026.

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities for suppliers involved in manufacturing and supplying surveying and hydrological instruments, aligning with the CPV classification 38290000. Businesses with expertise in providing advanced technological solutions for environmental data monitoring are particularly well-suited for such tenders. The procurement provided a platform for businesses to showcase products capable of remote data access and on-site data retrieval, fostering innovation and potentially enhancing market presence in the public sector. With Natural England as the contracting authority, firms that can deliver quality goods meeting the specific environmental needs stand to gain from future opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Dipwell Loggers

Notice Description

Data loggers suitable for measuring temperature and water level in dipwells in a variety of semi-natural water-dependent habitats at depths of up to 2m

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Loggers where data can be accessed remotely, and loggers where data can be downloaded in the field

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065491
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027824-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,012 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
1
Supplier Name

AQUAREAD

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