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Conductivity RS485 Sensor

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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21 May 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Conductivity RS485 Sensor" was initiated by the University of the West of England, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This process has successfully reached the contract award stage as of 21st May 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving electronic components and transceivers, and it was conducted via a direct method without competition due to being below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract covers a short period from 18th April 2026 to 19th April 2026, with a total gross amount of £61,566, inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents business growth opportunities specifically for companies dealing in electronic components or sensor technologies. The awarded supplier, WATR LIMITED, exemplifies how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can successfully secure government contracts providing specialised components. Businesses focused on developing innovative electronic solutions, particularly in sensor technology, may find similar tenders a beneficial avenue to explore for expansion, especially when targeting academic institutions or public authorities in need of high-precision equipment for their operations.

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Notice Title

Conductivity RS485 Sensor

Notice Description

Conductivity (Salinity,resistivity, TDS) RS485 Sensor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047245-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31711100 - Electronic components

31711110 - Transceivers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,305 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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