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Purchase of a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Analyser Robot for EA

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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23 Feb 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a public authority under sub-central government, successfully completed a procurement process for the purchase of a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Analyser Robot, vital for their operations at National Monitoring Laboratories. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, culminating in the award dated 23rd February 2026, with the contract becoming active on the same day. The contract, known as C32823, will run until 30th April 2027, with options for extension subject to budget approval, potentially extending to 2029. The primary industry category involves laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the delivery slated for the United Kingdom.

The procurement process represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory instruments and precision equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions for environmental monitoring and analysis, to establish relationships with government agencies such as the Environment Agency. While Skalar Analytical B.V., a large-scale enterprise based in the Netherlands, was awarded the contract, businesses of similar scale across the UK and Europe could consider aligning their offerings to meet governmental requirements, thereby expanding their market presence and establishing credibility in governmental sectors.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Analyser Robot for EA

Notice Description

Contract C32823 - Purchase of a Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Analyser Robot for The Environment Agency (EA), National Monitoring Laboratories.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015899-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

SKALAR ANALYTICAL

Further Information

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