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title: "CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging"
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# CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18b8838d-ace3-4f23-8500-dba596bdc680

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## Summary

Kent County Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the tender process titled "CN250226 - Ordinary Watercourse Gauging" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing, and navigating. This tender, which was conducted using a limited procurement method specifically competitive quotation (below threshold), culminated in the award on 20th December 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 6th December 2024 and the contract period ranging from 10th January 2025 to 9th January 2030. The total contract value is £80,447 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, as well as monitoring and control services. The project involves river monitoring through the installation and management of gauges on several watercourses in Kent, providing a chance for businesses to showcase their expertise in data collection and environmental management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts, fostering business growth and contributing to vital environmental monitoring efforts in the region.

## Notice

The Flood and Water Management Team at Kent County Council undertakes the council's duties as the Lead Local Flood Authority for Kent, including investigations into significant flood events. Repeated incidences of flooding have occurred around four culverted ordinary watercourses in Kent. Two in Tunbridge Wells, the River Grom and the Southborough Stream; one in Ightham, the Busty Stream; and two in Snodland, Roman Road small watercourse and Pollard Lake Outflow. The Supplier will be working with Kent County Council to undertake river monitoring through the implementation of gauges on the above watercourses to gather data such as but not limited to the river level, flow and velocity providing detailed monitoring, reporting, maintenance and management of the gauges installed over the contract duration. The initial contract term is 5 years with an option to extend on an annual rolling basis for a maximum of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214a441-5f30-4d7c-a69e-3a2d6fa497bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2025 - 9 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,447 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,447 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDRO INTERNATIONAL DATA, INSIGHT & ANALYSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214a441-5f30-4d7c-a69e-3a2d6fa497bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d214a441-5f30-4d7c-a69e-3a2d6fa497bb
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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