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Anglian Coastal Monitoring Hydrodynamics Spares

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, a central government public authority located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, has initiated an open tender titled "Anglian Coastal Monitoring Hydrodynamics Spares." This procurement, categorised under surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments, is for supplying spare parts essential for maintaining Dynamic Waverider Buoys in the Anglian Coastal Monitoring Programme. The delivery will cover regions between the Humber and Thames estuaries, and the contract period will last from 3rd August 2026 to 31st March 2027. Businesses interested must submit their bids by 23:59 on 24th July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs involved in the supply of specialised surveying and monitoring equipment to expand their footprint in government contracts. The open competition method allows diverse businesses to participate, potentially enhancing their business growth by contributing to a critical environmental monitoring initiative. Companies with experience in hydrographic equipment supply are particularly well-suited to compete given the technical nature of the requirements and the strategic importance of the data provided by the buoys for coastal management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anglian Coastal Monitoring Hydrodynamics Spares

Notice Description

This service is to supply spare parts associated with the maintenance of Dynamic Waverider Buoys (DWRs) that provide hydrodynamic data for the Anglian Coastal Monitoring Programme (ACMP). This equipment is needed imminently and supports the upkeep of the hydrodynamic network until the end of the current phase of the ACMP, which ends 31/03/2027. The ACMP collects monitoring and survey data from the extent between the Humber and Thames estuaries. It currently utilises 7 deployed DWRs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066698-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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