Planning

River Gauging Remote Controlled Travellers

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "River Gauging Remote Controlled Travellers". This process is focused on the goods category, specifically within environmental protection. SEPA, a central purchasing body governed by public law, is conducting soft market testing to assess interest and available options. The procurement activity is situated in Holytown, North Lanarkshire (UKM region). A future notice regarding this tender is expected to be issued by 28th November 2025. The agency is reaching out to gather preliminary insights, and the procurement method is aligned with European Union procurement directives.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of remote-controlled devices, particularly those specialising in environmental and water management technologies. Companies that are looking to expand within the UK public sector, especially in Scotland and the environmental protection domain, would find this tender suitable. By engaging in the soft market testing phase, businesses can position themselves strategically for when the formal tender is launched, enhancing their visibility and competitiveness in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

River Gauging Remote Controlled Travellers

Notice Description

SEPA is conducting soft market testing to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest and available options for the supply of river gauging remote controlled travellers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA is conducting soft market testing to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest and available options for the supply of river gauging remote controlled travellers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811306
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540050
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42141410 - Winches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Cara Zwicker
Contact Email
cara.zwicker@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Further Information

Notice Documents

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