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title: "Cam Nature-based Solutions Weather and Soil Monitoring Equipment"
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# Cam Nature-based Solutions Weather and Soil Monitoring Equipment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f9e23a0-c2f7-423e-9509-56d8a06830ad

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## Summary

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) sought to procure weather and soil moisture monitoring equipment to evaluate the effectiveness of nature-based solutions on water resources within the Cam catchment. This tender falls under the Environmental monitoring category and focused on the East of England. The procurement process was conducted through a competitive quotation below the threshold method. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with key activities having been completed by mid-February 2025, and the contract scheduled to run until the end of March 2025. Invitations to apply were to be submitted by Friday 31st January 2025, with an additional query deadline on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in environmental monitoring technologies, particularly those focusing on weather and soil monitoring, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Successful participation could enhance their portfolio and reputation within the environmental sector, additionally benefiting from working with a major governmental department like DEFRA. The contract value was estimated between £30,000 and £40,000, with the awarded amount being £32,506.79 to Ott Hydromet, a known supplier in this domain.

## Notice

The purchase of weather and soil moisture monitoring equipment to monitor the effectiveness of nature-based solutions on water resources within the Cam catchment. Additional information: "To apply please respond to the attached request for quotation pack and associated documents. Send your response to: elanor.hodkin@environment-agency.gov.uk no later than midday on Friday 31st January 2025. Please include "Cam Weather and Soil Monitoring Equipment" within the subject title. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to elanor.hodkin@environment-agency.gov.uk and mark.whiteman@environment-agency.gov.uk by midday on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb32c87-4f2e-4dc2-9f35-989b0980cde8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,506 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP3 9JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Priory Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OTT HYDROMET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb32c87-4f2e-4dc2-9f35-989b0980cde8
- 17 Jan 2025 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d7b86b-9c1d-4d48-88c5-16843296b6fa
- 17 Jan 2025 at 12:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d7b86b-9c1d-4d48-88c5-16843296b6fa
- 17 Jan 2025 at 12:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d7b86b-9c1d-4d48-88c5-16843296b6fa
- 17 Jan 2025 at 10:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d7b86b-9c1d-4d48-88c5-16843296b6fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb32c87-4f2e-4dc2-9f35-989b0980cde8
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d7b86b-9c1d-4d48-88c5-16843296b6fa
  17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db0cd03f-c476-4a01-a435-cd9f8e414ad4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b72116d9-53e5-4758-ae38-bc727a7f4779
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a9366fb-659e-4870-b594-d66c13f80688
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce727a29-9ccf-421e-bdaa-7cf689d0cd12
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96e2663a-c719-49ac-bc1b-127c407db7d9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78a30206-c886-4b54-84a1-3ff4d2db5b3c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5d8dbe6c-1efe-440b-9d5c-15ed069bc5bc

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