--- title: "Supply of Multiparameter Water Quality Instruments" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f2cd433-4b9b-4d99-84f9-8338206eae0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f2cd433-4b9b-4d99-84f9-8338206eae0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f2cd433-4b9b-4d99-84f9-8338206eae0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f2cd433-4b9b-4d99-84f9-8338206eae0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EA" published: "2024-10-11" --- # Supply of Multiparameter Water Quality Instruments Buyer: EA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f2cd433-4b9b-4d99-84f9-8338206eae0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f2cd433-4b9b-4d99-84f9-8338206eae0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f2cd433-4b9b-4d99-84f9-8338206eae0c.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency (EA) has initiated a procurement process for the "Supply of Multiparameter Water Quality Instruments," classified under services related to water pollution (CPV code 90733000). The procurement is conducted via open procedure (above threshold) as per the Public Contracting Regulations 2015, and it is currently active in the tender stage. The significant dates include the tender publication on 12 September 2024, the tender period ending on 23 October 2024 at 11:00 AM, and the contract period running from 2 December 2024 to 2 December 2027, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The project has a minimum value of £1,800,000 and a maximum of £3,000,000, and it is open to suppliers globally, including within the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and elsewhere. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in water quality instrumentation to secure a long-term contract with a reputable public sector organisation. The procurement is split into three distinct lots, covering multi-parameter hand-held water quality instruments, deployable instruments for estuarine and fresh water use, and deployable instruments for marine use. Suppliers capable of offering robust, low-maintenance, and long-lasting equipment will be preferred. This opportunity is particularly suitable for SMEs, given the explicit encouragement in the tender documents. Securing this contract can lead to significant business growth through long-term supply and potential future upgrades, all while contributing to environmental sustainability efforts. ## Notice The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. We require a new Call-Off Contract for the supply of multi-parameter instruments in order to equip the Environment Agency with the best evidence gathering instruments available. Future equipment must require substantially less maintenance than previously required, have a longer working life and help create cost savings in future years. The Call-Off Contract is to be split into three Lots. One supplier is to be appointed for each lot, and will be the sole supplier for that lot. The same supplier could be appointed to one or all lots. Preference would be given to the supplier that can provide all three Lots. * Lot 1 will be for the purchase of: Multi-Parameter Hand Held Water Quality Instruments * Lot 2 will be for the purchase of: Multi-Parameter Deployable Water Quality Instruments estuarine and fresh water use * Lot 3 will be for the purchase of: Multi-Parameter deployable for marine use The Call-Off Contract is to be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 additional 12 month periods. The Prices will be those detailed in the pricelist as submitted in the tender. The Prices will be fixed for the duration of the Contract (3 years) and any agreed extension (2 years), until the Contract ends. The Agency will retain the option to purchase upgrades throughout the term of the agreement and these upgrades should be at the same, if not lower prices as those tendered. This tender will be conducted as an Open Procedure as governed by the Public Contracting Regulations 2015 This is a single stage procedure and no negotiation is permitted. The buyer may clarify any assumptions prior to making a final award decision. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408dbad8-8903-4ced-8e60-4e75f05e0f67 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EA | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90733000 - Services related to water pollution ## Release History - 11 Oct 2024 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408dbad8-8903-4ced-8e60-4e75f05e0f67 - 12 Sep 2024 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c78432-e848-4495-8cec-2447b3e0d5af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408dbad8-8903-4ced-8e60-4e75f05e0f67 11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c78432-e848-4495-8cec-2447b3e0d5af 12th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc4e2803-6991-4b63-8bf0-42d0137de4a1 C26243 Tender - Supply of Multiparameter Water Quality Instruments - P-35487 11-09-24 - Published - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df5c0179-4b92-4cb6-b245-a781cecbdd89 C26243 Tender - Supply of Multiparameter Water Quality Instruments - P-35487 11-09-24 - Published ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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