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Flood Warning Network Maintenance Services 2025-2029

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council involves a tender for "Flood Warning Network Maintenance Services 2025-2029". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services within the industry classification 50410000 under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV). The tender is open for electronic submissions till 2025-06-26, 12:00 PM. The contracting authority, located in Lochgilphead, UK, is seeking providers who can offer comprehensive water level and flow monitoring services across various watercourses within Argyll and Bute. The procurement follows an open procedure, ensuring a wide pool of potential bidders, and is currently in the tender stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in environmental monitoring services, particularly those experienced in managing and maintaining remote telemetry systems. Businesses proficient in setting up and servicing monitoring sites, managing large-scale data operations, and providing timely SMS and email alerts will find this project particularly well-suited to their skillset. The contract also includes potential for extensions, increasing its value proposition. Companies looking to enhance their portfolio in the public sector or those aiming to tap into the UK's municipal services market should consider participating in this procurement for its potential for long-term collaboration and community engagement benefits.

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Notice Title

Flood Warning Network Maintenance Services 2025-2029

Notice Description

Argyll & Bute Council has a duty to carry out monitoring of water levels and flows in watercourses throughout the area. The monitoring network allows for remote monitoring of water levels, this is essential during flood events as it allows flood defences to be put in place early. The successful supplier will be required to provide the following: - Maintenance of existing monitoring sites - Setup and delivery of new monitoring sites - Management of web-based online telemetry recording system - Saving monitoring data for the duration of the contract and allowing client access (downloading ) of the data. - Unlimited SMS and email alerts when agreed thresholds are reached

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll & Bute Council has a duty to carry out monitoring of water levels and flows in watercourses throughout the area. The monitoring network allows for remote monitoring of water levels, this is essential during flood events as it allows flood defences to be put in place early. The successful supplier will be required to provide the following: - Maintenance of existing monitoring sites - Setup and delivery of new monitoring sites - Management of web-based online telemetry recording system - Saving monitoring data for the duration of the contract and allowing client access (downloading ) of the data. - Unlimited SMS and email alerts when agreed thresholds are reached

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 2 additional one year periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800125
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541376
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,805 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In line with the end date for this contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Annabel Travers, Lewis Cowburgh
Contact Email
annabel.travers@argyll-bute.gov.uk, lewis.cowburgh@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OTT HYDROMETRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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