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title: "Tide Gauge Network - Options Appraisal"
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# Tide Gauge Network - Options Appraisal

Buyer: Environment Agency  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01ff9e53-670e-4676-9afd-4ada9bc0f0e2

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## Summary

The Environment Agency commissioned consultancy services to assess the optimum future configuration of the UK Tide Gauge Network. The work includes an initial assessment and gap analysis of the existing network, followed by a structured, evidence-based appraisal of future options. It is a professional services requirement focused on coastal monitoring infrastructure, network design and strategic technical advice. Delivery is associated with Bristol and covers the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man and the rest of the world. The buyer is the Environment Agency, based in Bristol. The requirement is categorised as services and is relevant to consultancies with experience in tide gauges, environmental monitoring networks, coastal data or infrastructure options appraisal.

This procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. It was run as a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 6 February 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract was awarded to Jacobs UK Ltd on 23 April 2026 for £418,199, inclusive of the procurement’s stated GBP value. The contract period runs from 4 May 2026 to 20 November 2026. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. A single requirement was awarded, covering the tide gauge network options appraisal and existing-network gap analysis.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need to combine consultancy capability with specialist understanding of tide gauge networks and coastal monitoring. Useful strengths would include assessing the condition and coverage of an existing national network, identifying evidence-based gaps, defining alternative future configurations and comparing options against operational or strategic objectives. Experience of working with public-sector infrastructure owners would help, particularly where recommendations must be supported by clear analysis and defensible evidence. The selected supplier was Jacobs UK Ltd, recorded as an SME, indicating that a focused specialist consultancy can be competitive for this type of assignment. Firms should be prepared to deliver technically robust appraisal work across a geographically broad network.

## Notice

The provision of consultancy services to assess and define the optimum future configuration of the UK Tide Gauge Network through a structured, evidence-based options appraisal including an initial assessment and gap analysis on the existing network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca2771-d70b-4b79-ba65-c80529337aa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £418,199 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £418,199 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Environment Agency |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Jacobs UK Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca2771-d70b-4b79-ba65-c80529337aa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76ca2771-d70b-4b79-ba65-c80529337aa2
  28th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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